Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. 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.
What you’ll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we’re expanding into some of the world’s strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: 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.
As a Senior Analyst, Network Onboarding at Circle, you will support the end-to-end onboarding of financial institutions and network participants, helping ensure operational excellence, risk awareness, and compliance throughout the process. You’ll play a critical role in reviewing onboarding documentation, validating information, identifying potential risks, and ensuring each new entity meets Circle’s standards for eligibility and trust. This role sits at the intersection of compliance, operations, and customer experience, enabling the secure, efficient, and scalable growth of the Circle Payments Network. You will operate in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment where you will be instrumental in scaling a new global payment network from the ground up.
Support the end-to-end onboarding of financial institutions and other network participants, ensuring documentation and eligibility requirements are met.
Conduct thorough reviews to verify eligibility, business alignment, and risk indicators of network participants at onboarding and on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, legal, security, product, and customer support to streamline onboarding workflows, eligibility validation and readiness milestones.
Track and escalate high-risk attributes or discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders with clear, concise summaries.
Monitor industry trends related to onboarding risks, financial crime, or regulatory changes and suggest process improvements.
Maintain accurate and complete records of onboarding activities and proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
4+ years of experience in onboarding, compliance operations, or KYC/AML reviews in financial services or fintech.
Proven experience in payments, such as card networks or remittance networks.
Familiarity with onboarding and risk requirements for financial institutions, payment providers, or crypto entities.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and escalate issues when needed.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, remote-first, cross-functional environment.
Experience in crypto or blockchain-related onboarding or risk roles is ideal.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing cross-border payments or digital assets.
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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