Transaction Monitoring Lead Investigation Operations

Circle
Bengaluru
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Communication","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Team collaboration"]

Lead the transaction monitoring process for suspicious and illegal activities, mentor TM analysts, and partner with IO leadership, Financial Crimes Monitoring, and FIU to strengthen AML and blockchain investigation programs. Oversee Level 3 alert reviews, drive process improvements, and explore AI/ML integration to optimize TM workflows in a high-stakes, regulated environment.

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Transaction Monitoring Lead Investigation Operations

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Job Summary

Lead the transaction monitoring process for suspicious and illegal activities, mentor TM analysts, and partner with IO leadership, Financial Crimes Monitoring, and FIU to strengthen AML and blockchain investigation programs. Oversee Level 3 alert reviews, drive process improvements, and explore AI/ML integration to optimize TM workflows in a high-stakes, regulated environment.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee the transaction monitoring process for alerts and investigations to ensure SLA compliance and high-quality outcomes
  • •Update TM procedures, identify control gaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen processes and tooling
  • •Conduct Level 3 alert reviews and provide coaching to analysts to support development
  • •Lead ad-hoc deep dives and projects to identify emerging risks and provide actionable insights and recommendations
  • •Explore AI/ML tools with Data/Engineering to integrate AI into TM workflows and optimize investigative analysis

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience working for a financial institution on AML investigations and transaction monitoring workflows, ideally with blockchain investigations
  • •BA/BS degree; quantitative or technical degree a plus
  • •Deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems, VASPs, and evolving global AML/CFT regulations
  • •Extensive experience with blockchain forensic tools (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic)
  • •Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to make reasoned decisions
Experience:7+ yearsFinancial servicesAMLBlockchainFintech
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:AnalyticalCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration
Certifications:CAMSCFCSCFE
Tech Stack:SQLTRM LabsChainalysisEllipticGoogle SuiteSlackMacOS

Company Brief

Circle
Provides blockchain-based financial infrastructure and stablecoins (notably USDC and EURC) and payment solutions for enterprises, developers, and financial institutions to enable programmable money and global payments.
Industry: Fintech Infrastructure
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2013
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