Senior AML Investigations Analyst (Blockchain)

Circle

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 116,000

Full time

4 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Circle is seeking a Senior Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations to join the Investigation Operations team. You will detect fraudulent activity, lead escalated investigations, and drive projects to prevent and detect financial crime within Circle’s blockchain-enabled ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in AML alert review and reporting, deep AML regulatory knowledge, and experience with blockchain forensic tools.

Qualifications

4+ years of AML alert review, investigation, and reporting experience.
Strong knowledge of AML regulations and global compliance.
Experience with blockchain ecosystems and forensics tools.
Ability to write clear SAR/STR narratives for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex AML alerts and escalations, including monitoring reviews and SAR/STR drafting.
Own cases end-to-end, decide on SAR filing and document rationale.
Collaborate with law enforcement, banking partners, and internal teams on inquiries.
Escalate significant risks to MLRO and leadership and support regulator/audit inquiries.
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable laws and Circle obligations.
Share trends with policy and data teams to improve detection models and efficiency.