Senior Analyst AML

Unchain Data; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unchain Data is seeking a Compliance Analyst to ensure customer due diligence is complete and accurate for higher-risk clients. This position requires extensive knowledge of blockchain technology and experience in AML and KYC reviews.

Ideal candidates will possess a B.A./B.S. degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, and the role offers flexibility with remote work across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in AML and KYC reviews for corporates.
• 2+ years experience in crypto, preferably in ongoing monitoring of higher and high risk customers.
• CAMS, CFCS, or CFE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review higher risk client relationships to ensure due diligence.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of customers and assess transactional activity.
• Update internal records to enrich customer KYC files.

Skills

Knowledge of blockchain technology

Collaboration with stakeholders

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

B.A./B.S. degree (quantitative or technical preferred)

Tools

Slack

Apple MacOS

GSuite

Job description

About Circle

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation.

About the Role

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Responsibilities

• Review higher and high risk client relationships to ensure customer due diligence is complete and accurate and meets applicable specialized and enhanced due diligence requirements
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of customers, including counterparty compliance calls, assessing transactional activity, and collecting and testing samples of customer files
• Update internal records to enrich customer KYC files
• Ensure the customer's nature of business aligns with their business models and profiles
• Escalate and draft executive level risk acceptance memos for customers with red flags and higher risk attributes
• Partner with key internal stakeholders including business teams and other control functions to monitor client relationships
• Monitor industry trends relative to money laundering or fraud schemes
• Leverage AI tools to improve review efficiency and quality, including AI-generated risk summaries, memo drafting support, and automated alert triage

Requirements

• Passion for harnessing the power of digital currency and blockchain technology
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology
• Proven experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and internal teams
• B.A./B.S. degree (quantitative or technical degree preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in AML and KYC reviews for corporates
• 2+ years experience in crypto, preferably in ongoing monitoring of higher and high risk customers
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Strong communication skills
• CAMS, CFCS, or CFE certification is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment across multiple time zones
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Location

Remote (U.S. - New York)