Circle is hiring a

Principal Analyst, Regulatory Compliance

Phoenix, United States
Remote

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: 

Circle is looking for a Principal Analyst 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.

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: 

  • 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 but are also capable of working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

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: $160,000-$207,500

Annual Bonus Target: 17.5%

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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