What you’ll be responsible for:

Circle is looking for an experienced Technology and Data senior analyst to help us assist in building a new global compliance data and analytics function. This is a critical new role and you will be empowered to contribute to a best in class team to support the Global Compliance Program in delivering exceptional results. This will be achieved through ensuring the integrity of the data used on a day-to day-basis, developing program insights and analytics tools and tuning models to support compliance officers in making informed decisions. 

What you'll work on:

• Assisting in developing a robust analytical function for risk detection, profiling, and mitigation. This includes leveraging advanced analytical techniques (such as statistical modeling and data mining) and technology to improve risk detection and operational efficiency.
• Performing analytics related to the BSA/AML compliance controls for regulatory examinations, tuning and optimization of controls
• Assisting with the evaluation of monitoring and screening solutions and correcting errors to maintain systems following implementation
• Developing documentation related to production and pre-production tuning efforts and parameter changes for AML transaction monitoring and OFAC/sanctions screening systems to ensure a comprehensive audit trail is maintained.
• Perform evaluation of monitoring and screening solutions and correcting errors to maintain systems following implementation.
• Develop system performance metrics and implement a Testing and QA process to ensure consistent and accurate data is produced at all times
• Enhance and automate compliance reporting solutions, including data collection, aggregation, governance, and reporting
• Build self-service dashboards, statistical tools and models, and reports to enable consistent and informed decision-making
• Assisting with rule coverage assessments and risk-to-rule mapping exercises
• Perform analysis of structured and unstructured data to solve complex business and department problems utilizing advanced statistical techniques and analysis.

You will aspire to our four core values:

• Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
• Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.  
• Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals. 
• High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards.  You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

• BS/BA in Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.
• 4+ years of data management and analytics experience in either banking, consulting, or cryptocurrency. Experience at RegTech or FinTech companies preferred.
• Familiarity with programming for data analysis; ideally Python, SQL, or R.
• Experience working hands-on with other cross-functional team leaders, such as lawyers, engineers, product managers, data scientists and operations teams in improving compliance processes and systems.
• Proven experience preparing model documentation to support compliance
• Experience and comfort working in an ever-changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
• Experience with the application of external AML and sanctions software, including LexisNexis Bridger. Experience with on-chain transaction monitoring solutions preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred.