Lead KYC Analyst

Circle

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$140,000–$185,000 / yr
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2 days ago
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About Circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm and the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, providing cross-border payments and digital currency infrastructure for businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Currency

Circle currently has 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $195,000–$257,500 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead KYC Analyst

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As a Lead KYC Utility Analyst at Circle’s Compliance Operations team, you will be responsible for conducting complex reviews and projects within the Know Your Customer (KYC) framework. This role involves managing the end-to-end KYC lifecycle processes including onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and offboarding. You will perform detailed assessments of customers to mitigate risks associated with money laundering, financial crimes, and terrorist financing through enhanced due diligence and continuous monitoring. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as business teams and technology groups to optimize KYC workflows and define system requirements for onboarding platforms and screening solutions. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in AML and KYC reviews, preferably within the cryptocurrency sector, along with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and strong investigative skills.

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Slack Apple MacOS GSuite AML KYC Blockchain Python SQL Tableau JIRA Confluence Regulatory Compliance Cryptocurrency Data Analysis Investigative Skills Problem Solving Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration Communication Skills

What you'll do

  • Conduct detailed assessments of complex customers for money laundering and financial crimes risks.
  • Monitor ongoing customer activities to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
  • Recommend risk-based business actions for onboarding new customers or monitoring existing ones.
  • Write comprehensive reports detailing findings, narratives, and recommendations from reviews.
  • Identify and implement improvements in KYC workflows across different regions.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in AML and KYC reviews for corporates
  • 2+ years of experience in the crypto industry with specialized due diligence
  • Strong investigative capabilities and problem-solving skills to handle ambiguous problems
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of blockchain technology and passion for digital currency
  • Experience working remotely across multiple time zones and adapting to changing demands
  • B.A./B.S. degree; quantitative or technical degree preferred

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