Lead development and execution of a global Regulatory Change Management Program: identify, assess, track and remediate regulatory changes; partner with cross-functional teams; manage reporting, examinations support, and compliance program improvements to ensure adherence across jurisdictions.
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 the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
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 work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
Circle is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Regulatory Assurance team who will help to create a central global function focused on developing a best in class compliance management system, supporting all regional and core compliance team functions. This team is responsible for compliance risk management through a combination of development, assessment, and oversight of key compliance programs throughout Circle.
Specifically, as a key second line of defense role, you will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of Circle's Regulatory Change Management Program. You will coordinate and oversee all regulatory changes, including the identification, assessment, and partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with new or changes to existing regulatory obligations. You will clearly define the stakeholder's roles and responsibilities as well as deliverables and timelines in an effort to help drive satisfactory results.
What you'll work on:
What you'll bring to Circle:
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 Pay Range: $172,500 - $222,500
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. 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 [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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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 work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
Circle is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Regulatory Assurance team who will help to create a central global function focused on developing a best in class compliance management system, supporting all regional and core compliance team functions. This team is responsible for compliance risk management through a combination of development, assessment, and oversight of key compliance programs throughout Circle.
Specifically, as a key second line of defense role, you will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of Circle's Regulatory Change Management Program. You will coordinate and oversee all regulatory changes, including the identification, assessment, and partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with new or changes to existing regulatory obligations. You will clearly define the stakeholder's roles and responsibilities as well as deliverables and timelines in an effort to help drive satisfactory results.
What you'll work on:
- Driving the strategy, framework, and execution of the Regulatory Change Management Program.
- Identifying and implementing process enhancements to drive an efficient Program.
- Ensuring all applicable regulatory changes are identified in a timely manner, tracked, assessed, and processed through the Program.
- Leading partnerships with the various cross-functional teams presenting the changes, risks, mapping the applicability, and following up any open items.
- Coordinating closely any remediation effort and escalating identified risks.
- Managing reports for the Regulatory Change Management Program.
- Supporting internal and external regulatory examinations by preparing necessary documentation, coordinating closely with cross-functional partners, and tracking the timely remediation of any identified findings.
- Supporting submission of regulatory reports, validating data accuracy, and ensuring strict adherence to compliance reporting obligations across applicable jurisdictions.
What you'll bring to Circle:
- 10+ years experience in compliance, regulatory, or related discipline within a financial institution.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance program implementation and ongoing maintenance.
- Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive regulatory compliance change management program.
- Excellent ability to analyze Laws, Rules and Regulations.
- Experience working with and presenting to cross functional team leaders.
- Passionate about financial technology and the disruptive potential of cryptocurrency and blockchains, are a team player with a sense of humor, and enjoy learning but also mentoring.
- Comfortable working in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to changes, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable working autonomously and independently with minimal guidance and strong attention to detail, but are also capable of working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
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 Pay Range: $172,500 - $222,500
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. 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 [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
#LI-Remote
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