This role pays more than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$117,650–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$162k
versus about
$144k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
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
15 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$195,000–$257,500
across 15 roles with salary data.
The Lead KYC Analyst joins the Compliance Operations team to manage end-to-end lifecycle processes, including onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, and offboarding. This role involves conducting detailed assessments of complex customers for risks related to money laundering, financial crimes, and terrorist financing through enhanced due diligence and negative news reviews. The analyst will perform ongoing monitoring of customer transactional activity, partner with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, and provide risk-based recommendations for onboarding decisions. Key responsibilities include drafting comprehensive reports, driving workflow standardization across regions, and supporting technology teams in defining requirements for KYC systems. Candidates must possess over seven years of experience in AML and KYC reviews for corporates, at least two years in crypto, and a deep understanding of blockchain technology. Required tools include Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.