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 VP, France, you will be tasked with standing up and leading Circle, France,
which will soon be the hub of our European business and a fully regulated
entity. As such, you will be responsible for building and scaling business and
operational best practices in France and Europe more broadly. A key member of
our team, you will frequently interface with relevant regulators and will
ultimately be responsible for Circle's business in Europe. You will be
responsible for ensuring that Circle, France is fully operational by
leveraging Circle's existing capabilities where possible and developing new
capabilities where needed.
What you'll work on:
Own the day-to-day interface with local regulators while convening Circle
senior management, local compliance, local finance, and others as needed
Develop a centralized processes for engaging with regulators and
regulatory bodies and tracking all communications, actions and outcomes
Provide support and input for related audits or examinations from
internal/external parties and collaborate with program leads to ensure
findings are appropriately remediated
Ensure that any local statutory accounting, tax, treasury, HR, and other
jurisdictionally-unique operational matters are managed appropriately and
that the relevant Circle functions are prioritizing and resourcing
appropriately
Translate all regulatory reporting requirements for our product and
operations teams to follow; ensuring timely submissions of all required
filings, as necessary
Support cross functional initiatives to track global laws and regulations
that could potentially impact Circle
Proactively communicate regulatory changes with the wider Circle
counterparts to ensure risks are identified and mitigated
Identify potential gaps and implementation opportunities and work cross
functionally to build a long term foundation of Circle France
Encourage critical discussions and challenge mind-sets
Promote effective communication between the executive and non-executive
employees
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:
15+ years relevant experience in general management, finance, operations,
or related discipline
10+ years of leading high performing teams
Detailed knowledge and experience in implementing and managing a regulated
business and the ongoing operations in a financial services business
Excellent ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret data as well as
local and federal regulations
Experience in a RegTech or Fintech company
Establishes trust and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and
team members
Demonstrated understanding of and passion for harnessing the power of
digital currency and blockchain technology and services built on top of it
Experience working hands-on with other cross-functional team leaders, such
as engineers, product managers, data analysts, etc. to improve business
processes
Strong communication, planning and project management skills
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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