Compliance Technology and Data Manager

OverviewBase pay range: $145,000.00/yr - $192,500.00/yr. Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and more cost-effectively than legacy settlement systems. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, we expand into strong jurisdictions. Our values are: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.What You’ll Be Responsible ForCircle is seeking an experienced Technology and Data Manager to join our global Compliance team. This is a critical role at the intersection of compliance, technology, and data. You will design, enhance, and scale compliance controls and systems to support our Financial Crime Compliance program. You will ensure accuracy and integrity of compliance data, develop dashboards, reports, and insights, tune models, and build new controls and systems. You will also test and validate new tools to ensure they are effective, reliable, and scalable in a rapidly growing global environment.What You’ll Work OnExploring and leveraging AI-driven approaches across all areas of compliance systems, reporting, testing, and controls to enable smarter, more proactive, and scalable compliance solutions.Partnering with the Financial Crime Compliance team and cross-functional teams to execute the strategy and facilitate program delivery.Designing technology controls for AML, Sanctions, KYC, and Travel Rule requirements in collaboration with Financial Crime Compliance and Product teams.Enhancing and automating compliance reporting solutions, including data collection, aggregation, governance, and reporting.Developing system performance metrics and implementing Testing and QA processes to ensure consistent and accurate data output.Designing and building self-service dashboards, statistical tools and models, and reports to enable informed decision-making.Maintaining documentation for AML/transactions monitoring rules, sanctions screening systems, and risk scoring models, including data lineage and model assumptions.Executing pre- and post-implementation testing of AML and sanctions models developed by Circle and external vendors.Ensuring documentation for technical aspects of the Compliance program, including AI-enabled systems and models, is available for regulators and external examiners.Supporting model validation processes to ensure compliance models operate within a risk-based framework.Applying continuous improvement techniques to drive automation and process efficiency.Analyzing structured and unstructured data to solve complex business problems using advanced statistical techniques.Core Requirements7+ years of data management and analytics experience in banking, consulting, or cryptocurrency; experience at RegTech or FinTech preferred.BS/BA in Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field.Proficiency in SQL within modern data warehouse environments (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).Familiarity with programming for data analysis, ideally Python or R.Experience with AML and sanctions software, including LexisNexis Bridger; experience with on-chain transaction monitoring solutions preferred.Proven experience preparing documentation to support compliance functions.Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development.Preferred RequirementsExperience working with cross-functional teams to improve compliance processes and systems.Ability to independently manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, cross-functional fort working in a changing industry, with flexibility to adapt and operate in a remote-first environment.Familiarity with blockchain and crypto regulations.Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.Equal Opportunity: Circle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Circle participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law. If you require accommodations or assistance in the interview process due to a disability, please contact for support. We will coordinate accommodations separately from the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17