AI-Driven KYC/AML Compliance Leader

Circle

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 192,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Circle is seeking a senior AML/KYC leader to oversee onboarding, review processes, and risk assessment for corporate clients. You will scale KYC programs, manage a team of analysts, and drive AI-driven improvements while maintaining regulatory defensibility.

The role requires deep experience in crypto, fintech, or RegTech, strong executive communication, and a passion for modernizing financial crime compliance operations. Base pay ranges align with the market in the US.

Qualifications

AML/KYC for corporate customers with scalable processes and governance.
Experience leading teams of analysts and driving performance.
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools within compliance workflows with strong controls.
Bachelor’s degree required; quantitative/technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing customer KYC, onboarding and periodic review processes.
Manage case volumes across workflows to meet SLAs.
Oversee drafting of Customer Risk Acceptance memos with clear writeups.
Lead and develop a team of KYC analysts across onboarding and review activities.
Lead client program reviews and identify gaps with stakeholders to improve the customer experience.
Identify, design, and implement AI-driven enhancements to KYC workflows.
Collaborate with Commercial teams and act as escalation point for complex issues.
Ensure documentation, audit readiness, and QA across onboarding and reviews.
Partner with Engineering and Product to support Compliance Operations with tools.
Monitor regulatory developments and adapt KYC/AML processes accordingly.
Build cross-functional partnerships with QA, Monitoring & Testing, Audit, and exam teams.