Circle
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Circle . Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and with lower cost than legacy settlement systems. Circle’s infrastructure, including USDC, enables businesses, institutions, and developers to harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this turning point in money and technology. What You’ll Be Part Of
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, we expand into new jurisdictions. Our values are High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We offer a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. What You’ll 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 the Circle organization to share knowledge, align priorities, and surface sound decisions that drive impact. Maintain and grow a powerful network of relationships with experts to bolster Circle’s access to information, opportunity, and deal flow. Drive insights and organizational alignment so that it’s 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 collaboration. What You Lean On / 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 align 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. Build robust build-vs-buy analyses based on Circle priorities and strategies. Drive 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 is required for communications 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 internal and external 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 key drivers. Comfort navigating ambiguity with a bias toward structured execution and continuous improvement. Familiarity with generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt development. Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline. Deep understanding and experience in Fintech; Web3/Crypto preferred. Experience with Slack, Apple macOS, and GSuite. Circle is an equal opportunity employer and 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. If accommodations are needed in the interview process, please contact accommodations@circle.com for support.
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Join to apply for the
Corporate Development Director
role at
Circle . Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can travel globally, nearly instantly and with lower cost than legacy settlement systems. Circle’s infrastructure, including USDC, enables businesses, institutions, and developers to harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this turning point in money and technology. What You’ll Be Part Of
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow, we expand into new jurisdictions. Our values are High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We offer a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. What You’ll 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 the Circle organization to share knowledge, align priorities, and surface sound decisions that drive impact. Maintain and grow a powerful network of relationships with experts to bolster Circle’s access to information, opportunity, and deal flow. Drive insights and organizational alignment so that it’s 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 collaboration. What You Lean On / 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 align 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. Build robust build-vs-buy analyses based on Circle priorities and strategies. Drive 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 is required for communications 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 internal and external 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 key drivers. Comfort navigating ambiguity with a bias toward structured execution and continuous improvement. Familiarity with generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt development. Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Technology or related discipline. Deep understanding and experience in Fintech; Web3/Crypto preferred. Experience with Slack, Apple macOS, and GSuite. Circle is an equal opportunity employer and 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. If accommodations are needed in the interview process, please contact accommodations@circle.com for support.
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