Lead Technology Risk Manager

Company Overview:

Circle operates within the financial technology sector, positioned at the center of the evolving internet of money. This transformative landscape enables seamless worldwide value transfer akin to digital data, revolutionizing payment systems by enhancing speed, global reach, and cost-efficiency over traditional settlement platforms. By leveraging pioneering infrastructure like USDC, a blockchain-powered dollar, Circle empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements, spearheading a pivotal juncture in the convergence of finance and technology.

Team Dynamics:

At Circle, we prioritize transparency and consistency across all our operations. With a global outreach expanding into prominent jurisdictions, the organization thrives on a culture driven by velocity and effectiveness. Our core values - Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity - define our ethos, propelling a culture of progress and accountability within a remote work environment that thrives on collaborative success. Our dynamic work milieu fosters diversity and flexibility, inviting innovative ideas and engaging all stakeholders in the company's mission.

Responsibilities:

Joining the Security and Technology Risk Management team entails a role pivotal in supporting the daily operations and strategic direction of Circle's Technology Risk Management framework. This function aims to collaborate closely with primary technology units to identify, assess, prioritize, mitigate, and report on the company's technology risks. By contributing to the broader Enterprise Risk Management Program, the objective is to fortify Circle's resilience by anticipating and preparing for internal and external factors that may impede its goals. The multifaceted program encompasses policy supervision, issue handling, change oversight, risk evaluation, resiliency, technology governance, third-party scrutiny, and collaborative vendor relationships.

Key Focus Areas:

• Facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management initiatives in concert with the Technology teams and Chief Technology Officer.
• Contribute to robust technology oversight by identifying risks, executing remediation strategies, and influencing technology roadmaps.
• Engage in enterprise-level risk assessment to guide risk control implementations and enhance risk-related decision-making.
• Apply technical expertise to proactively predict and mitigate technology risks in line with business operations.
• Spearhead risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting on technology vulnerabilities, including areas such as engineering and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a cohesive approach to technology risk management and alignment with prevailing risk tolerances.
• Provide strategic counsel to evaluate current risk exposure, propose mitigation strategies, and synchronize risk mitigation with corporate guidelines.
• Enhance risk awareness training programs and deliver continuous risk-oriented guidance across the organization.
• Contribute to executive-level analysis, reporting, and policy updates to reflect the evolving technological landscape.

Core Values Alignment:

• Multistakeholder: Demonstrating allegiance to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
• Mindful: Emphasizing respect, active listening, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Fueling ambition with unwavering commitment to customer success, striving for excellence, and eschewing mediocrity.
• High Integrity: Upholding principles of transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in technology-focused risk management, ideally within financial services, payments, or tech sectors.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and quantitative risk models like FAIR.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and digital payment concepts.
• Track record of instilling risk-aware culture amid rapid growth in tech or finance settings.
• Competence in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS platforms preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Risk Management, or Business; Technology or Security certifications desirable (e.g., ITIL, CISM).

Additional Details:

• This role offers immediate PERM sponsorship eligibility for eligible candidates.
• Circle operates under a transparent compensation policy, considering diverse factors like experience, skills, and organizational needs when determining pay ranges and packages.
• Compensation Package:
• Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 15%
• Additional Benefits Include Equity, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Discretionary Vacation Policy, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity within its workforce. We uphold non-discriminatory hiring practices based on various facets such as race, religion, nationality, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Notably, Circle adheres to the E-Verify Program in specific locations as required by law.