Senior Financial Integrity Analyst, Policy

Are you ready to join a financial technology company that is paving the way for the internet of money? Circle is at the forefront of this emerging field, making global value transfers faster, more affordable, and nearly instantaneous. Our innovative infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, is transforming the landscape of payments, commerce, and markets to drive global economic growth and inclusion.

What You Will Be a Part Of:

At Circle, transparency and stability are paramount in everything we do. As we expand across strong global jurisdictions, we value speed, efficiency, and our core company principles: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Our team members thrive in a collaborative, remote environment that embraces diversity, encourages new ideas, and fosters a sense of ownership for all.

Responsibilities:

Joining our Policy team means being part of a risk analysis division that identifies emerging trends in the ecosystem and develops strategies to detect and mitigate risks to uphold trust and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leveraging extensive data sets to identify threats associated with Circle and USDC. Effective communication and collaboration skills are key, as is a strategic, analytical mindset for creative problem-solving. This role involves delving into new product features to evaluate their impact on existing policies and systems. We seek a self-motivated, curious individual with a background in combating illicit finance, who thrives on analytical challenges and shaping new policies and procedures.

Areas of Focus:

• Conduct thorough investigations on potentially illicit activities such as market manipulation, money laundering, and fraud.
• Develop metrics to extract insights from internal and external data.
• Analyze large datasets to identify suspicious activities and trace fund flows using blockchain analytics tools.
• Lead complex analyses and offer recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, banking partners, and internal/external stakeholders on requests.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management to identify risks, document controls, and enhance measures.
• Drive performance metrics and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and foster improvement in procedures and controls.

Core Values You Will Embrace:

• Multistakeholder: Committed to serving customers, shareholders, employees, and communities with dedication.
• Mindful: Prioritize respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Pursue customer success relentlessly, uphold high standards, and strive for excellence.
• High Integrity: Embrace open communication, honesty, and ethical conduct.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Over 4 years of experience in AML investigations within the financial sector, ideally involving blockchain.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Proficiency in analyzing large transactional datasets; SQL skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and adept at building cross-functional relationships.
• Familiarity with blockchain forensic tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, and TRM Labs.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• CAMS or CFCS certification is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Graduate Degree in Law, Business, or Intelligence Studies is advantageous.

Additional Information:

• Immediate eligibility for PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.
• Starting pay range: $102,500 - $137,500 with an annual bonus target of 12.5%.
• Inclusive benefits package includes equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or other protected status.