Senior AML Investigator – Blockchain Compliance

Circle

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 116,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Circle is seeking a Senior Analyst, AML Investigations to join its Investigation Operations team. You will detect fraudulent activity and drive projects to prevent and detect financial crime, focusing on escalated AML investigations and reporting.

The ideal candidate has extensive AML review experience, strong written SAR/STR skills, and a deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems and evolving AML regulations.

Qualifications

Experience conducting AML alert reviews and investigations.
Ability to write clear, well-supported SAR/STR narratives.
Experience communicating findings to senior stakeholders or regulators.
Deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems and AML/CFT regulations.
Familiarity with blockchain forensic tools.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex and escalated AML cases and determine SAR/STR filing decisions.
Own cases end to end: document decisions and file SARs/STRs as needed.
Process AML alerts and monitoring reviews; identify trends.
Support requests from law enforcement, banking partners, and internal teams.
Escalate significant risks to MLRO and leadership; support regulator inquiries.
Ensure compliance with applicable AML laws and Circle obligations.
Collaborate with policy/data teams to improve detection models and workflows.
Provide training and feedback to IO analysts as needed.

Skills

AML investigations

SAR/STR writing

stakeholder communication

blockchain tech

data analysis

SQL

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

TRM Labs

Chainalysis

Elliptic

Job description

The ideal candidate has extensive AML review experience, strong written SAR/STR skills, and a deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems and evolving AML regulations.

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