Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all
sizes to harness the power of digital currency and public blockchains for
payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle platforms and
products provide a suite of internet-native financial services for payments,
treasury infrastructure and capital formation. Circle is also a principal
developer of USD Coin (USDC), which has become the fastest growing dollar
digital currency in the world. USDC has grown to over 44+ billion in
circulation and supported over $1.7+ trillion in transactions in the past
year. Circle's payments and treasury infrastructure services available through
the Circle Account and APIs helps bridge the legacy financial system and
digital currency and blockchain based finance. Combined, Circle's suite of
services helps companies to participate in a more open, global and inclusive
financial system.
What you'll be part of:
With the mission “To raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless
exchange of value,” Circle was founded on the belief that the internet,
blockchains and digital currency will rewire the global economic system,
creating a fundamentally more open, inclusive, efficient and integrated world
economy. We envision a global economy where people and businesses everywhere
can more freely connect and transact with each other with new technologies for
digital money and internet-native finance. We believe such a system can raise
prosperity for people and companies everywhere. Our mission is powered by the
values we espouse and which we expect all Circlers to respect. We are
Multistakeholder, serving the needs of our customers, our shareholders, our
employees and families, our local communities and our world. Furthermore, we
are also Mindful, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity.
What you'll be responsible for:
Circle is looking for a Compliance Vendor and Implementation Manager who will
be responsible for the implementation and ongoing oversight of vendors and
outsourcing partners used by Circle's Compliance Operations department.
Responsibilities will include program management for new tooling and
initiatives, contractor personnel management, and reporting on the performance
of vendors and contractors.
What you'll work on:
Acting as the primary point of contact for Compliance Operations vendors
and outsourcing partners.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with our vendors to ensure
effective communication and collaboration.
Reporting on the performance of vendors and contractors, including
identifying trends in throughput and quality.
Liaising and executing the vendor management strategy, including vendor
selection, negotiation, and performance management.
Conducting vendor audits to ensure compliance with contractual agreements
and company policies.
Overseeing the onboarding and offboarding of contractors.
Acting as project manager for vendor and software implementations, and
other Compliance Operations initiatives.
Presenting on the status of vendor relationships and implementations to
senior leadership.
Collaborating with other Compliance Operations, Product and Engineering
personnel to ensure seamless delivery of projects.
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:
A passion for harnessing the power of digital currency and blockchain
technology and services built on top of it.
Bachelor's degree required; quantitative or technical degree preferred.
7+ years of operational leadership experience, including 2+ years managing
contractor or vendor relationships.
Demonstrated success in leading complex projects from initiation to
closure, including project planning, risk management, budgeting, and
resource allocation. Strong understanding of project management
methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to
clearly articulate project goals, status, and risks to stakeholders at all
levels. Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate
effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients.
Experience in leading and motivating cross-functional project teams,
setting clear expectations and priorities, and ensuring high-quality
deliverables. Proven ability to manage project resources, including
budget, personnel, and external vendors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Experience in
developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems in a
fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and
priorities simultaneously. Experience in creating and maintaining project
plans, timelines, and documentation, with a focus on accuracy,
completeness, and compliance.
Experience in a FinTech company or consulting preferred.
Experience and comfort working in an ever changing industry and the
flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified
candidates.
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.
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