Director, APAC Treasury Operations
Circle is a financial technology company operating in the realm of the emerging internet of money. Our aim is to enable the seamless transmission of value globally, in real-time, and at a reduced cost compared to traditional settlement systems. This innovative landscape facilitates new potentials for payments, commerce, and markets, contributing to heightened global economic prosperity and enhanced inclusion. Our technology, including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and benefit from this transformative phase in the fusion of money and technology.
What You Will Be Engaged In:
We at Circle prioritize transparency and consistency in all our endeavors. As we expand into some of the world's most prominent jurisdictions, speed and efficiency drive our achievements, guided by our core values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Our remote community at Circle continues to evolve, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and all contribute to our success.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a qualified Director to spearhead the development and expansion of a regional Treasury function, overseeing OTC, digital asset, and fiat operations within the Asia timezone. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the regional lead for all Treasury-related affairs, collaborating closely with Treasury Leadership to establish a geographical follow-the-sun coverage model. Working in active partnership with our Product, Business, Engineering, and Customer Success teams, you will deliver risk-mitigated operational solutions that drive value for Circle’s clientele operating during Asian hours. Leading the establishment of superior processes and controls that surpass current and impending regulatory demands, this position presents a unique opportunity to create a pivotal regional function crucial to fulfilling Circle’s global customer commitments.
Your Areas of Focus:
- Establishing and expanding a top-notch firmwide operations function regionally to facilitate continuous 24/7 crypto and fiat transactions.
- Overseeing the management of regional transaction banking partners to enhance stablecoin liquidity proximity to our customers.
- Supervising Treasury relationships with global financial service providers to optimize operational efficiency.
- Implementing automated operational processes to bolster redundancy, decrease error rates, and enhance operational efficiencies.
- Enforcing and enhancing operational controls, policies, standards, and procedures for operational activities.
- Facilitating successful launches of new products and business lines through robust risk-operational processes, infrastructure management, and financial risk mitigation.
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal controls and processes throughout end-to-end process flows.
Expectations Based on Our Values:
- Multistakeholder: Demonstrate commitment and dedication to our customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities.
- Mindful: Prioritize respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
- Driven by Excellence: Exhibit relentless dedication to customer success, actively pursuing excellence, eschewing mediocrity, and working intensively to achieve set objectives.
- High Integrity: Strive for transparent and honest communication, upholding high moral and ethical standards, while rejecting dishonesty, manipulation, and intolerance.
Qualifications for Success at Circle:
- Minimum of 12 years of full-time experience in treasury, banking, payments, or related sectors.
- Over 5 years of experience in team management, building, and leadership.
- Proven track record in establishing and scaling operations functions.
- Resilient work ethic suited for fast-paced environments.
- Effective management of multiple concurrent priorities.
- Curiosity and interest in macroeconomics and business cycle modeling.
- Familiarity with the cryptocurrency and web3 environments and their intersections with traditional finance.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills and basic computer programming knowledge (SQL, Python, AppScript, VBA, etc.).
- Comfort working with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.
- Fluency in Mandarin would be advantageous for interaction with stakeholders across the APAC region.
- Willingness to travel for work purposes when required.
Circle is a champion of diversity and equal opportunities in its workplace, valuing differences among individuals within the organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Additionally, Circle engages in the E-Verify Program in specific locations as mandated by law.
(Note: #LI-Remote statement has been retained as it is not a part of the description provided.)