Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

Circle is seeking a Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions to join its Compliance Operations team and conduct detailed reviews within the Sanctions function. You will own the end-to-end sanctions, PEP, and adverse media review process, including screening, investigation, analysis, and disposition of potential matches across customers, transactions, and counterparties, as well as documentation, escalation, and reporting of sanctions-related risks in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

What you'll do

• Review and investigate escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts, providing well-reasoned recommendations for disposition
• Assess general and specific sanctions licenses (for example, OFAC) to determine whether transactions are permissible
• Maintain and validate sanctions screening data, including list updates across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct screening on customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees
• Perform ongoing testing, tuning, and optimization of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives
• Partner with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests
• Manage time-sensitive workflows across multiple priorities
• Leverage data, automation, and emerging AI tools to enhance screening, investigation efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness
• Support broader Compliance Operations initiatives and special projects as needed

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.); quantitative, technical, or data-focused disciplines are valued
• 4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution, preferably in FinTech or high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience reviewing OFAC general and specific licenses and applying them to real-world transaction scenarios
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks such as OFAC, HMT, EU, and UN, and their practical application
• Experience with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, or Thomson Reuters, and a strong understanding of alert lifecycle management
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is valued
• Working knowledge of payment systems, including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency transactions
• A curious mindset with willingness to explore and adopt AI and automation tools such as Claude, Codex, or Cursor to improve workflows; prior exposure to data tools, scripting, or process automation is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS preferred
• A passion for digital currency, blockchain technology, and the financial systems of the future

Nice to have

• CGSS, CAMS, or CFCS certification

About Circle

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes USDC, the world's largest regulated stablecoin network, the Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet.

This role is based in the Bangalore office and requires employees to work from the office on a regular basis.