Senior AML Investigator – Blockchain & Crypto

Circle; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle, a leading internet financial platform, seeks a Senior Analyst, AML Investigations, to detect fraudulent activity and drive financial crime detection. You will own complex investigations, draft high-quality SARs/STRs, and coordinate with law enforcement and internal partners.

A strong AML background and blockchain expertise are essential for success. You will leverage tools like TRM Labs and Chainalysis, analyze large datasets with SQL, and contribute to refining detection models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative/technical field.
• 4+ years’ AML alert review, investigation and reporting experience.
• Experience writing clear SARs/STRs and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems, VASPs, and AML/CFT regulations.
• Experience with blockchain forensic tools like TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience analyzing large transactional data sets; SQL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex and escalated AML cases, including alerts and monitoring reviews.
• Own cases end-to-end, decide on filing SARs/STRs, and draft high-quality reports.
• Occasionally review transaction monitoring alerts and identify cross-cutting trends.
• Support external parties (law enforcement, banks) and internal partners (policy, legal).
• Escalate significant risks to MLRO and leadership; support regulator/audit inquiries.
• Ensure customer compliance with laws and Circle’s regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with policy and data teams to improve detection models and efficiency.
• Provide training and feedback to IO analysts as needed.

Skills

AML investigations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Blockchain knowledge

SQL experience

AI tools familiarity

Under pressure

Education

B.A./B.S. degree; quantitative/technical degree a plus

CAMS/CFCS/CFE certification (plus)

Tools

TRM Labs

Chainalysis

Elliptic

Google Suite

Slack

MacOS

Job description

Circle, a leading internet financial platform, seeks a Senior Analyst, AML Investigations, to detect fraudulent activity and drive financial crime detection. You will own complex investigations, draft high-quality SARs/STRs, and coordinate with law enforcement and internal partners.

A strong AML background and blockchain expertise are essential for success. You will leverage tools like TRM Labs and Chainalysis, analyze large datasets with SQL, and contribute to refining detection models.