Circle is hiring a
Manager, Enterprise Risk Management in United States

Summary

The job is for a Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at financial technology company Circle, responsible for managing the ERM risk lifecycle and related programs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business or Law with 7+ years of experience in risk management of a financial services, payments or technology company. The position offers a base pay range of $130,000 - $170,000 and an annual bonus target of 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business or Law required; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years working in risk management of a financial services, payments or technology (growth) company
• Expert knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, risk assessment methodology, risk management processes, risk appetite statements, policy development, key risk measures/indicators (leading vs lagging), and review

Responsibilities

• Recommending, directing and implementing ERM strategies and operations to ensure the ERM framework and risk assessments are embedded and operationalized within and throughout Circle
• Driving risk assessments, risk awareness and embed risk and the three lines of defense approach across Circle
• Leading and supporting key and critical risk and assessments initiatives in line with a global expansion strategy including assessing the international and local landscape
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive ERM policies, standards and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational objectives
• Supporting end-to-end management of ERM risk management including identifying, assessing, prioritizing, mitigating, monitoring, testing, and reporting
• Supporting the ongoing risk management, assessments and engagement across functions by engaging as a key business partner, early in the process, in risk discussions and ad-hoc interactions to support ongoing risk identification, ownership, mitigation and acceptance
• Supporting functions in assessing their risk profile and advising where risk controls are needed
• Advising and providing consultation in enabling the business to calculate the current risk by evaluating the risk factors, suggesting mitigation measures, and alignment with corporate risk statements and tolerances
• Providing subject matter expertise and input to ensure delivery of risk related awareness, training and orientation to all employees, and other appropriate third parties
• Leading and implementing periodic reviews, and recommending updates to the policies, processes, tools, and templates to reflect the changing environment (e.g., new products)
• Collaborating with the VP of ERM and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer in projects and responsibilities, as assigned, that may be global in nature
• Supporting the Enterprise Risk Committee in providing risk expertise and input into the overall health of the ERM program and providing periodic results of the risk-based monitoring (e.g., assessment/testing) program. Includes providing expert input into developing and maintaining the ERM controls testing program
• Supporting other ERM pillars like Issue management and Governance

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 15%
• Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
• Day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates