Senior Manager of Global Policy & Government Affairs

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.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Senior Manager of Global Policy & Government Affairs at Circle, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to build relationships and advocate for Circle’s interests with Republican members of Congress and key staff. You will closely monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing insights and advice on how they may impact Circle’s business and the broader stablecoin and digital asset ecosystem. You will engage in regular communication with policymakers, trade associations, and industry stakeholders to ensure Circle’s priorities are effectively represented. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams to align government affairs efforts with Circle’s strategic objectives and manage external consultants and lobbyists to advance policy initiatives.

What You’ll Work On

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Republican lawmakers and key staff, the presidential administration, regulatory agencies to advocate for Circle's interests in the stablecoin and cryptocurrency space.
• Educate federal and state policymakers on key Company initiatives and general corporate matters.
• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislative and regulatory developments that could impact Circle’s business, providing timely insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance Circle’s policy objectives, particularly with Republican policymakers on relevant Senate and House committees.
• Represent Circle in meetings with government officials, industry groups, trade associations, and external partners to communicate the company’s position on key policy issues.
• Lead and draft responses to policy and regulatory requests for information on stablecoins and cryptoassets globally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and communications, to ensure government affairs initiatives are aligned with Circle’s broader strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Circle’s reputation within Congress and the administration and to increase awareness of Circle’s influence on financial access and social impact.
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to monitor legislative developments, analyze policy impacts, and streamline the creation of reports, briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Utilize data-driven insights and AI-powered analytics to assess stakeholder sentiment, optimize engagement strategies, and enhance the effectiveness of government relations initiatives.
• Create supporting documentation (e.g., factsheets, PowerPoints, etc.) for engagements with policymakers and regulators.
• Other assignments as needed.
  
  

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

• 10+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, financial regulator, trade association or a government relations similar role.
• Proven experience in advising, briefing, and presenting to senior government officials.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to identify and leverage political opportunities, establish connections, and engage key stakeholders to drive advocacy strategies.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, particularly in relation to legislative and regulatory matters.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training preferred.
• Requires the ability to travel up to 25%; must reside or be in a commutable proximity to the Washington, DC metro area.
  
  

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

$175,000 - $212,500

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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 accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.