Remote Lead KYC & AML Analyst Crypto Compliance

Circle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle, NYSE: CRCL, is seeking a Lead KYC Utility Analyst to join Compliance Operations. You will conduct complex reviews and manage end-to-end KYC lifecycle processes, including onboarding, reviews, and offboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across global clients.

You will collaborate with internal teams, drive standardization of KYC workflows, and support KYC systems. A strong investigative mindset and experience in crypto are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of AML/KYC reviews for corporates.
• 2+ years in crypto, preferably in onboarding requiring specialized due diligence.
• Bachelor’s degree; quantitative or technical degree a plus.
• CAMS, CFCS or CFE certification is a plus.
• Experience in a fully remote environment with teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex reviews and projects in Circle’s KYC team.
• End-to-end KYC lifecycle processes: onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, offboarding.
• Perform risk-based assessments for money laundering, financial crimes, and terrorist financing.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Crypto experience

Investigative skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Remote work ability

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Certifications: CAMS, CFCS, or CFE

Tools

Slack

GSuite

Apple MacOS

Job description

Circle, NYSE: CRCL, is seeking a Lead KYC Utility Analyst to join Compliance Operations. You will conduct complex reviews and manage end-to-end KYC lifecycle processes, including onboarding, reviews, and offboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management across global clients.

You will collaborate with internal teams, drive standardization of KYC workflows, and support KYC systems. A strong investigative mindset and experience in crypto are essential for success.