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 : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
You will support Circle's Internal Audit function by planning and delivering technology and integrated audits over financial, operational, and compliance controls for Circle and its subsidiaries, including Circle National Trust. You will lead audit projects from strategic planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking while collaborating closely with 1st- and 2nd-line risk functions to maintain an accurate risk profile. You will also develop and promote the use of generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to streamline audit workflows and improve testing efficiency.
What you'll work on:
- Developing and enhancing internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance processes for technology audits
- Conducting risk-based technology, systems, and operational audits to assess compliance and controls
- Conducting effective client interviews and documentation reviews to inform scoping and testing
- Analyzing process and system documentation to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness
- Designing and executing fieldwork testing strategies, including substantive tests and clear working papers
- Evaluating control deficiencies, identifying root causes, and recommending remediation and control rationalization, including automation and generative AI where appropriate
- Collaborating with management and 1st/2nd-line risk functions to present findings, track corrective actions, and support control implementation
What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements
- 4+ years of auditing experience, including public accounting or internal audit in financial services, payments, or technology
- Knowledge of banking requirements and their applicability to IT controls and compliance
- Strong understanding of audit principles, risk assessment, audit documentation, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance
- Experience auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworks
- Understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks as they relate to control environments
- Ability to analyze complex information, develop practical testing strategies, and work independently to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with generative AI models (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development
Preferred Requirements
- CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification
- Experience with AuditBoard or other audit management tools
- Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $112,500 - $134,167
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of auditing experience, including public accounting or internal audit in financial services, payments, or technology
- Knowledge of banking requirements and their applicability to IT controls and compliance
- Strong understanding of audit principles, risk assessment, audit documentation, IT general controls, and SOX compliance
- Experience auditing cloud-native environments and knowledge of cloud control frameworks
- Understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency risks related to control environments
- Ability to analyze complex information, develop practical testing strategies, and work independently to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with generative AI models and prompt development
- CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification
- Experience with AuditBoard or other audit management tools
- Experience or familiarity with Slack, Apple macOS, and GSuite
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Circle Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees are offered a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, strengthening long-term savings. Employer HSA contributions for U.S. staff add another tax-advantaged savings component.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a global wellness program that extends support to immediate family members. These benefits provide material help for new parents and caregivers across locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO is advertised in addition to paid holidays, with usage portrayed as common in practice. A remote-first setup and access to coworking spaces reinforce flexibility around time away.
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What We Do
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global, internet financial platform company powering the foundation of an open, borderless, and programmable economy. Circle connects financial institutions, enterprises, and developers to the next generation of the internet financial system through digital assets such as USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Supporting trillions of dollars in economic activity and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide, Circle enables value to move with the speed, security, and transparency of the internet. 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: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
Why Work With Us
Our employees are treated as people first with a real purpose for being here. Circle has created an environment where people can thrive, grow, be challenged, and constantly build on their career. It's this same environment that draws competitive strength from within our employee base.
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Do your best work from home! Our remote jobs empower you to work around your life schedule. Want to switch up your work spot? We provide access to coworking locations globally. Need time away? We offer flexible paid time off beyond paid holidays
