Senior Financial Integrity Analyst, Policy

Circle stands as a revolutionary financial technology company in the midst of the emerging digital money age, aiming to make value move seamlessly like any other digital data worldwide, nearly instantly, and at lower costs compared to traditional settlement systems. This pioneering internet layer presents unprecedented opportunities for payments, commerce, and markets, which can bolster global economic well-being and foster inclusivity. Our infrastructure, epitomized by USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these breakthroughs and capitalize on this profound shift in the fusion of money and technology.

About Us:

Circle champions transparency and steadfastness in all endeavors. As we advance as an organization, we are extending our reach to some of the most resilient global jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency propel our achievements, with personnel epitomizing our corporate values: Multistakeholder focus, Mindfulness, Drive for Excellence, and High Integrity. In a remote operational setting, Circlers consistently evolve, where synergy drives team achievements. We have cultivated a versatile and diverse workplace, fostering innovation and inclusivity.

Your Role:

Joining the Policy team, you will engage in a risk analysis role focused on identifying and addressing current trends within the ecosystem to detect and mitigate risks that might impact trust and security. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience with large data sets to pinpoint real-world threats facing Circle and USDC. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills are vital, along with an enthusiasm to delve deep into novel product features to evaluate their impact on existing policies and systems. We seek a highly motivated, inquisitive professional with a background in combating illicit finance, adept at navigating analytical challenges and formulating new policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough investigations of potential illicit activities such as market manipulation, money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations.
• Developing metrics, both quantitative and qualitative, to extract insights from internal and external data sources.
• Analyzing large data pools to identify activities requiring further scrutiny, including the tracking and analysis of fund flows utilizing blockchain analytics tools.
• Providing technical and strategic leadership in complex analysis and recommending suitable mitigative actions.
• Collaborating with law enforcement, banking partners, and internal/external stakeholders, managing requests efficiently.
• Working in close collaboration with ERM members to ensure risk identification and documentation of controls.
• Spearheading the establishment and monitoring of Key Performance and Risk Indicators, as well as other metrics to assess the program's effectiveness.
• Contributing ideas and insights towards enhancing current protocols and controls.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in AML investigations within a financial institution, preferably with a focus on blockchain investigations.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in analyzing large transactional datasets; familiarity with SQL is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering cross-functional relationships and collaboration.
• Knowledge in working with blockchain forensic tools like Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Certification such as CAMS or CFCS is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; a Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies is a bonus.

Additional Points to Note:

• Eligible for immediate PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity at Circle and refraining from discrimination based on various factors.
• Compensation factors vary, covering relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational requirements. An overview:
• Base Pay Range: $102,500 - $137,500
• Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
• Additional Benefits: Equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays.