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: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by
Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote
world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible
and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a
stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
As part of the Security and Technology Risk Management team, you will support
the day-to-day management and operation of Circle's Technology Risk Management
function. The goal of this function is to partner closely with first line
Technology areas to identify, assess, prioritize, mitigate, and report on
Circle's Technology Risks. The Technology Risk Function contributes to the
overall Enterprise Risk Management Program's goal of maintaining and
increasing Circle's resiliency by identifying, assessing, and preparing its
operations for any internal and external factors and risks that could
interfere with reaching its goals and objectives. The program includes policy
management, issue management, change management, risk assessment, resiliency,
technology platform, third party oversight and business partners.
What you'll work on:
Partner with the first line of defense Technology teams and Chief
Technology Officer to drive and support the implementation of Enterprise
Risk Management programs including issue management, policy management,
change management, risk assessment, third-party risk management, training.
Responsible for effective challenge and technology oversight including
governance, identification of risks, developing remediation strategies
(e.g., corrective actions), and influencing the technology strategy and
execution of the program.
Responsible for partnering with the first line of defense to assess
enterprise level technology risk and proactively support the Technology
function in directly assessing their risk profile and advising where risk
controls are needed.
Apply deep knowledge of systems and solutions, data architecture, software
development, IT operations, technical controls in anticipation of
technology risks inherent to the business.
Lead risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting on technology risks
inherent to business activities, including engineering, security and
cyber. Manage technology issues and self-identify, monitor, remediate and
report on issues.
Apply influence to ensure the availability of technology risk input
requirements, to build consensus on risk mitigation and remediation
strategies among global and/or regional stakeholder groups.
Responsible for supporting the ongoing risk management, and engagement
across functions by engaging as a key business partner with Technology,
early in the process, in risk discussions and ad-hoc interactions to
support ongoing risk identification, ownership, mitigation and acceptance.
Advise and provide consultation in enabling the Technology function to
calculate current risk exposure by evaluating the risk factors, suggesting
mitigation measures, and alignment with corporate risk statements and
tolerances.
Provide Technology and Security Framework subject matter expertise and
input to ensure delivery of risk related awareness, training and
orientation to all employees, and other appropriate third parties.
Lead and implement periodic reviews, executive level reporting, and
recommend updates to the policies, processes, tools, and templates to
reflect the changing environment (e.g., new products).
Collaborate with the ERM team on Technology risks and their relationship
to Security, Legal, Privacy and other operational risks at Circle.
Support the Security and Technology Specialized Risk Committee in
providing risk expertise and input into the overall health of the
Technology Risk program and provide periodic results of the risk-based
monitoring (e.g., assessment/testing) program.
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:
7+ years working in risk management for Technology (and Security
preferred) in a financial services, payments or technology (growth)
company.
Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and programs.
Knowledge of quantitative risk frameworks, e.g., FAIR.
Understanding of blockchains and digital payments
Experience in embedding a risk culture in a rapidly expanding business
environment, preferable technology or financial services.
Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Risk Management or Business preferred.
Technology Certifications Security Certifications preferred (ex. ITIL,
CISM).
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified
candidates.
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: $130,000 - $170,000
Annual Bonus Target: 15%
Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and
401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10
days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.
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.
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