Circle
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Overview
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs. What Youll Be Part Of
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. What Youll Be Responsible For
As a leader on the Corporate Development and Ventures Team, you will lead acquisition, investment, and joint venture deal evaluation, execution, and success. Our team aspires to: Deliver best-in-class strategic insights and deal execution through analytical rigor, sound judgement, operational excellence, scalable systems and tools, and appropriate hustle. Collaborate across our team and Circle to share knowledge, align priorities, and surface sound decisions that drive impact. Maintain and grow a powerful network of relationships with experts that bolsters Circles access to information, opportunity, and deal flow. Drive insights and organizational alignment so that its easier for Circle leaders and teams to understand where and how to engage for impact. Use new technologies/AI to hunt for signals in the noise from founders, funds, internal teams, and the broader market and translate it into action. Raise the bar for ourselves and others, sharing feedback openly, mentoring across the team, and improving how we collaborate. What You'll Work On
Delivering execution and process excellence across the entire deal lifecycle. Developing a robust understanding of the landscape, dynamics, and trends in which we operate (financial services/technology and crypto industries). Finding, identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating potential acquisition, investment, joint venture, and partnership opportunities. Lead due diligence activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and advisors. Collaborate with and aligning disparate groups of the company to bring our organization to decision points. Structure and negotiate all aspects of complex transactions. Develop business and integration/success plans for acquisition targets. Building robust build vs buy analyses based on wider Circle priorities and strategies. Driving due diligence activities and integration planning, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and advisors. Core Requirements
12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or other relevant roles. Fluency in English and Spanish; professional proficiency in Portuguese required for communication across Central and South American regions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex concepts into clear insights and recommendations that influence and inspire others. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, executive presence, high motivation, low ego, and deep intellectual curiosity. Ability to build relationships and drive projects/deals in a fast-paced corporate and industry environment. Experience in assessing industries, trends, futures and the ability to distill and articulate the most important drivers. Comfort navigating ambiguity with a bias toward structured execution and continuous improvement. Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development. Preferred Requirements
Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline. Deep understanding and experience in Fintech. Web3/Crypto preferred. Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite. 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. Compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. Base Pay Range $195,000 - $252,500 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. Circle participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law. Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs. What Youll Be Part Of
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. What Youll Be Responsible For
As a leader on the Corporate Development and Ventures Team, you will lead acquisition, investment, and joint venture deal evaluation, execution, and success. Our team aspires to: Deliver best-in-class strategic insights and deal execution through analytical rigor, sound judgement, operational excellence, scalable systems and tools, and appropriate hustle. Collaborate across our team and Circle to share knowledge, align priorities, and surface sound decisions that drive impact. Maintain and grow a powerful network of relationships with experts that bolsters Circles access to information, opportunity, and deal flow. Drive insights and organizational alignment so that its easier for Circle leaders and teams to understand where and how to engage for impact. Use new technologies/AI to hunt for signals in the noise from founders, funds, internal teams, and the broader market and translate it into action. Raise the bar for ourselves and others, sharing feedback openly, mentoring across the team, and improving how we collaborate. What You'll Work On
Delivering execution and process excellence across the entire deal lifecycle. Developing a robust understanding of the landscape, dynamics, and trends in which we operate (financial services/technology and crypto industries). Finding, identifying, prioritizing, and evaluating potential acquisition, investment, joint venture, and partnership opportunities. Lead due diligence activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and advisors. Collaborate with and aligning disparate groups of the company to bring our organization to decision points. Structure and negotiate all aspects of complex transactions. Develop business and integration/success plans for acquisition targets. Building robust build vs buy analyses based on wider Circle priorities and strategies. Driving due diligence activities and integration planning, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and advisors. Core Requirements
12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or other relevant roles. Fluency in English and Spanish; professional proficiency in Portuguese required for communication across Central and South American regions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex concepts into clear insights and recommendations that influence and inspire others. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, executive presence, high motivation, low ego, and deep intellectual curiosity. Ability to build relationships and drive projects/deals in a fast-paced corporate and industry environment. Experience in assessing industries, trends, futures and the ability to distill and articulate the most important drivers. Comfort navigating ambiguity with a bias toward structured execution and continuous improvement. Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development. Preferred Requirements
Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline. Deep understanding and experience in Fintech. Web3/Crypto preferred. Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite. 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. Compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations. Base Pay Range $195,000 - $252,500 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. Circle participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law. Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr