Compliance Vendor and Implementation Manager

What you’ll be responsible for:

Circle is looking for a Compliance Vendor and Implementation Manager who will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing oversight of vendors and outsourcing partners used by Circle’s Compliance Operations department. Responsibilities will include program management for new tooling and initiatives, contractor personnel management, and reporting on the performance of vendors and contractors.

What you’ll work on:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for Compliance Operations vendors and outsourcing partners.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with our vendors to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Reporting on the performance of vendors and contractors, including identifying trends in throughput and quality.
• Liaising and executing the vendor management strategy, including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Conducting vendor audits to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and company policies.
• Overseeing the onboarding and offboarding of contractors.
• Acting as project manager for vendor and software implementations, and other Compliance Operations initiatives.
• Presenting on the status of vendor relationships and implementations to senior leadership.
• Collaborating with other Compliance Operations, Product and Engineering personnel to ensure seamless delivery of projects.

You will aspire to our four core values:

• Multistakeholder – you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
• Mindful – you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence – you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals.
• High Integrity – you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle:

• A passion for harnessing the power of digital currency and blockchain technology and services built on top of it.
• Bachelor’s degree required; quantitative or technical degree preferred.
• 7+ years of operational leadership experience, including 2+ years managing contractor or vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects from initiation to closure, including project planning, risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, status, and risks to stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients.
• Experience in leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, setting clear expectations and priorities, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Proven ability to manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and external vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Experience in developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Experience in creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, and documentation, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Experience in a FinTech company or consulting preferred.
• Experience and comfort working in an ever changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

Additional Information:

• This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.