[Remote] Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Circle is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets and payment applications. As a Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions, you will be responsible for executing and enhancing sanctions compliance processes, conducting reviews, and applying regulatory frameworks to assess risk and ensure compliance within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts and recommend appropriate dispositions
• Assess general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g., OFAC) to determine transaction permissibility
• Maintain and validate sanctions screening data, including list updates across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct sanctions screening on customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees
• Perform testing, tuning, and optimization of screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives
• Partner with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests
• Leverage data, automation, and AI tools to enhance screening processes and operational efficiency Skills
• 4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks including OFAC, HMT, EU, and UN
• Hands-on experience reviewing and applying sanctions licenses to transaction scenarios
• Experience with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, or Thomson Reuters
• Ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools
• Working knowledge of payment systems including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency transactions
• Experience in fintech or high-growth environments
• Familiarity with AI, automation tools, or basic scripting to improve workflows
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or CGSS Company Overview
• Circle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.circle.com. Company H1B Sponsorship
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