Chief Operating & Trust Officer, RegTech/Fintech Leader

Circle Internet Management Services LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 253,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle is seeking an executive to oversee the Circle National Trust, managing day-to-day operations, governance, and regulatory compliance while aligning with Circle's strategic priorities. You’ll work with senior leaders to shape a robust business plan, drive profitability, and ensure resources, controls, and risk management are in place.

The role requires deep experience in regulated financial services, digital currency, and blockchain, with a track record of leading teams and deploying

Qualifications

• 15+ years of general management, finance, operations, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of leading high performing teams.
• Extensive experience in implementing and managing a regulated business in financial services (OCC experience a plus).
• Excellent ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret data and regulations.
• Experience in a RegTech or Fintech company.
• Establishes trust and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrates passion for digital currency and blockchain technology.
• Embraces AI and automation to improve efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and business of Circle National Trust.
• Represent the interests of Circle National Trust within the Circle Group and externally.
• Report to the Circle executive leadership team and the Trust Board of Directors all key matters relating to Circle National Trust business.
• Develop and own the business plan for Circle National Trust to maximize opportunities, and ensure that business operations are efficient and profitable.
• Execute on the business plan and strategies and liaise with other senior executives to ensure cohesive operations.
• Ensure that the Circle National Trust has proper operating resources.
• Maintain effective systems and procedures for compliance matters and corporate governance to ensure that Circle National Trust business is conducted in a prudent and controlled manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements imposed on Circle National Trust, including related to its custody and other fiduciary activities.
• Work to ensure there is a strong compliance and governance culture within Circle National Trust and that issues are escalated appropriately and risks are identified, discussed and mitigated in a timely manner.
• Develop a centralized process for engaging with regulators and regulatory bodies and tracking all communications, actions, and outcomes.
• Provide support and input for related audits or examinations from internal/external parties and collaborate with program leads to ensure findings are appropriately remediated.
• Ensure that any accounting, tax, treasury, HR, and operational matters are managed appropriately and that the relevant Circle Group functions are prioritizing and resourcing appropriately.
• Identify potential gaps and implementation opportunities and work cross functionally to build a long term foundation of Circle National Trust.
• Encourage critical discussions and challenge mind-sets.
• Promote effective communication between the executive and non-executive employees.

Skills

General management

Finance & operations

Team leadership

Regulated financial services

RegTech/Fintech

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Blockchain/digital currency

AI & automation

Job description

Circle is seeking an executive to oversee the Circle National Trust, managing day-to-day operations, governance, and regulatory compliance while aligning with Circle's strategic priorities. You’ll work with senior leaders to shape a robust business plan, drive profitability, and ensure resources, controls, and risk management are in place.

The role requires deep experience in regulated financial services, digital currency, and blockchain, with a track record of leading teams and deploying