Senior Financial Integrity Manager, Policy

Circle operates as a prominent financial technology enterprise within the swiftly growing realm of the internet of money. This transformational advancement enables the seamless movement of value akin to digital data, fostering global transmission nearly instantaneously and at lower costs than traditional settlement systems. By facilitating this innovative internet stratum, Circle has paved the way for unparalleled potential in payments, commerce, and markets, ultimately fostering global economic prosperity and inclusivity. Through our robust infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, we empower businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and seize the pivotal intersection of money and technology evolution.

Position Overview:

At Circle, we remain committed to transparency and reliability across all aspects of our operations. As our organization expands globally, we prioritize agility and effectiveness as integral drivers of our growth. Aligned with our core values of Multistakeholder engagement, Mindfulness, Pursuit of Excellence, and unwavering Integrity, our team members thrive in a remote setting where collaborative efforts fuel our collective success. We have fostered an adaptable and diverse work environment that champions innovative thinking and active participation from all team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Within the Policy team, this role entails a leadership position in conducting risk analyses to identify prevailing trends in the ecosystem and devise solutions to preemptively address potential threats that may compromise trust and security. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in handling large datasets to pinpoint real-world risks associated with Circle and USDC. This role necessitates engagement across varied focus areas, collaborating with internal risk partners to formulate strategies, recognize gaps and opportunities, and drive effective implementation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for seamless cross-team collaboration, combining a methodical, analytic, and strategic mindset to resolve complex challenges. Furthermore, they will exhibit readiness to delve deeply into new product features to assess their implications on existing policies and systems.

Key Duties Include:

• Conduct thorough investigations to uncover illicit activities like market manipulation, money laundering, fraud, and sanctions violations, and take necessary actions aligned with established protocols.
• Develop measurable metrics for extracting insights from internal and external data sources.
• Employ existing data to detect and analyze networks of malicious actors and behaviors, utilizing blockchain analytic tools to trace fund flows.
• Collaborate across functions to unveil new analytical perspectives, partnering with both internal and external teams to identify indicators of real-world threats.
• Offer technical expertise and strategic insights to inform complex analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in creating dashboards to monitor and track risk indicators effectively.
• Conduct intricate blockchain analyses essential to supporting strategic, legal, and compliance imperatives.
• Establish robust relationships with external vendors and internal business units.
• Propose enhancements to current procedures and controls, leveraging innovative ideas and insights.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in investigative data analysis of extensive networks, with a focus on deriving strategic insights from quantitative datasets.
• Proficiency in cybercrime and online investigations.
• Demonstrated prowess in program and project management.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional leaders to develop and execute policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to accommodate industry dynamics and swift changes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly and efficiently.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and results-oriented approach.
• Outstanding analytical, investigative, and interpretive capabilities.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Apple MacOS is preferred.

Additional Details:

• Immediate PERM sponsorship opportunity for qualified candidates.
• Compensation ranges are determined based on various factors, including experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational requirements.
• Initial pay range: $160,000 - $207,500.
• Annual Bonus Target: 17.5%.
• Additional benefits include Equity, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), flexible vacation policy, 10 days of paid sick leave per year, and 11 paid holidays annually in the U.S.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity within its workforce. We uphold non-discriminatory practices based on race, religion, 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 legally mandated.