Head of Ethics

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Circle is a leading financial technology company in the rapidly developing field of the internet of money. We enable the seamless transfer of value globally and instantaneously, at a lower cost compared to traditional settlement systems. This innovation opens up unprecedented opportunities for payments, commerce, and markets, promoting global economic prosperity and inclusivity. Our advanced infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based digital currency, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these breakthroughs and capitalize on the evolution of money and technology.

Who we are:

Circle takes pride in transparency and stability, setting high standards for our organization as we expand into some of the world's most robust regulatory jurisdictions. We value speed, efficiency, and the following company values: Multistakeholder Approach, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. With a remote work culture, we foster collaboration and encourage new ideas, creating a flexible and diverse environment where every individual has a voice.

Responsibilities:

Circle is currently seeking a highly experienced Head of Ethics who will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and operation of our ethics program. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to establish and propel ethics and compliance goals, prioritize activities, and ensure Circle's compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Education and awareness initiatives will be vital to foster a strong culture of ethics and compliance throughout the company.

The Head of Ethics will provide oversight for the effective implementation and execution of controls to manage risks appropriately. The ideal candidate will possess substantial expertise in designing and executing ethics and compliance programs with a focus on achieving desirable outcomes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and manage a world-class global ethics function, including ownership and management of associated internal policies, controls, workflows, and relationships.
• Proactively identify and mitigate ethics and compliance risks.
• Provide guidance and advice on policy inquiries to employees, including senior and executive management.
• Drive program objectives, key results, milestones, metrics, and reporting to continually enhance and scale the ethics program.
• Regularly assess policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Design and implement company-wide training on ethics and foster compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Support internal investigations when required.

Core Values at Circle:

• Multistakeholder: Demonstrate dedication and commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities.
• Mindful: Show respect, active listening, and attention to detail in interactions.
• Driven by Excellence: Relentlessly pursue excellence, refuse mediocrity, and work intensely towards goals.
• High Integrity: Uphold strong moral and ethical standards, prioritize open and honest communication, and reject manipulation, dishonesty, and intolerance.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in ethics, compliance, legal, risk management, or audit functions within a financial institution.
• Experienced in building and reinforcing a strong ethics culture in a rapidly expanding business environment, ideally in the technology or financial services industry.
• Skilled in establishing and enhancing second line of defense programs.
• Experienced in working with and presenting to senior and executive leadership, as well as board of directors.
• Passionate about financial technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency disruption, with a strong ability to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a dynamic and evolving environment, proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adapt at working autonomously with minimal guidance, while also collaborating effectively as a team member.
• Familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite is preferred.

Additional Information:

• This role is eligible for PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• The range for base pay is $187,500 to $240,000 per year.
• Annual bonus target is set at 20%.
• Additional benefits include equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, 10 days of paid sick leave per year, and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.
• Circle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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