Senior AML Investigations Analyst – Blockchain & SAR Expert

Circle; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle is seeking a Senior Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations, to join the Investigation Operations team. You will lead complex AML investigations, draft SARs/STRs, and collaborate with policy, legal, and technology partners to strengthen detection and reporting capabilities.

The role requires 4+ years in AML review and strong regulatory knowledge, with experience in blockchain analytics tools and data-driven investigations. A fast-paced, compliant environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience conducting AML alert review and investigations.
• Experience writing SARs/STRs and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT regulations and blockchain ecosystems.
• CAMS, CFCS or CFE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate escalated AML cases and file SARs/STRs.
• Own cases end-to-end, documenting decisions to file or not file.
• Review monitoring alerts and identify trends across work types.
• Support external and internal partners, including law enforcement and regulators.
• Escalate significant risks to MLRO and respond to regulator inquiries.
• Collaborate with policy and data/tech teams to improve detection models.
• Provide training and feedback to IO analysts.

Skills

AML investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

AI in AML

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Tools

TRM Labs

Chainalysis

Elliptic

Google Suite

Slack

MacOS

Job description

Circle is seeking a Senior Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations, to join the Investigation Operations team. You will lead complex AML investigations, draft SARs/STRs, and collaborate with policy, legal, and technology partners to strengthen detection and reporting capabilities.

The role requires 4+ years in AML review and strong regulatory knowledge, with experience in blockchain analytics tools and data-driven investigations. A fast-paced, compliant environment awaits.