Head of Internal Audit

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindful, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you’ll be responsible for:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead our Internal Audit function as a public company. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and internal controls within the financial services and cryptocurrency industries - and will have public company and SOX experience.. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency of our processes.

What you’ll work on: 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the internal audit strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

• Audit Planning: Design and execute a comprehensive risk-based annual internal audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee that identifies and evaluates risk areas, controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations across Circle’s domestic and international operations

• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify system vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring robust protection against fraud and mismanagement

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop our high-performing internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.  Direct the work of external co-source staff and subject-matter-experts on select engagements.  

• Reporting: Prepare and communicate clear, concise audit reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting significant findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions and data protection laws, providing guidance on compliance initiatives.  Liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies as necessary.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders, including finance, risk management, technology, security and compliance teams, to build strong working relationships and facilitate collaborative approaches to managing risk

• Continuous Improvement: Recommend enhancements to internal controls and processes b