Lead KYC Analyst - Remote Crypto Compliance and AML Expert

Circle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle seeks a Lead KYC Utility Analyst to join its Compliance Operations team. You will oversee end-to-end KYC lifecycle processes including onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and offboarding, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities include detailed due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and documenting findings with clear narratives. Remote US work across time zones is supported.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of AML and KYC reviews for corporates.
• 2+ years in crypto, preferably in onboarding requiring specialized due diligence.
• Bachelor's degree; CAMS/CFCS/CFE a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex reviews and projects in Circle’s KYC team across onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and offboarding.
• Perform end-to-end KYC lifecycle management and ongoing monitoring of customers.
• Prepare written reports with findings, narratives, and recommendations.

Skills

AML & KYC reviews

Crypto / blockchain knowledge

Investigation & reporting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slack

GSuite

MacOS

Job description

Circle seeks a Lead KYC Utility Analyst to join its Compliance Operations team. You will oversee end-to-end KYC lifecycle processes including onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and offboarding, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities include detailed due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and documenting findings with clear narratives. Remote US work across time zones is supported.