Global Policy Programs & Partnerships Lead

Circle; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 173,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle is seeking an experienced Strategy, Communications, and Policy leader to serve as a strategic right hand to the Sr. Director, Strategic Positioning.

You will manage global partnership relationships, host gatherings with policymakers and think tanks, and coordinate VIP events at Circle’s New York HQ. You will collaborate with senior executives, travel domestically and internationally, and shape Circle’s narrative around digital assets, payments policy, and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience curating and hosting senior-level events within policy, government affairs, strategic engagement, a think tank, or a regulatory body.
• Confidence and comfort working directly with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to communicate crisply and run tight meetings.
• Ability to link corporate strategy with event and program execution.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to deliver exceptional, high-quality outcomes.
• Savvy in managing complex projects, driving operational coordination among a broad range of colleagues and teams.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and the organizational skills to manage many moving pieces.
• Working knowledge of WEF and Davos. Ability to immediately assume project management responsibilities for Davos 2027.
• Fluency with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and prompt development, including developing and utilizing agentic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic positioning initiatives and manage day-to-day coordination of key partnership relationships globally.
• Host and manage VIP and media events, coordinating with multiple stakeholders across borders.
• Oversee relationships with think tanks, NGOs, regulators, and civil society institutions.
• Drive earned media and speaking opportunities to elevate Circle’s narrative.
• Oversee VIP events lifecycle from conception to on-site execution at Circle’s New York headquarters.

Skills

Senior-level events

Policy/government affairs

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

AI fluency

Tools

Slack

macOS

Google Workspace

Job description

Circle is seeking an experienced Strategy, Communications, and Policy leader to serve as a strategic right hand to the Sr. Director, Strategic Positioning.

You will manage global partnership relationships, host gatherings with policymakers and think tanks, and coordinate VIP events at Circle’s New York HQ. You will collaborate with senior executives, travel domestically and internationally, and shape Circle’s narrative around digital assets, payments policy, and regulatory engagement.