Circle

Chief Operating Officer, Trust

Circle
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $252,500 - $305,833 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing operations and compliance within financial services, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and engage effectively with regulators and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
General Management ExperienceRegulated Business ManagementCompliance and Governance ExpertiseTeam LeadershipFinancial Services Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations and business of Circle National Trust
  • Represent Circle National Trust within Circle Group and externally
  • Report key business matters to Circle executive leadership and the Trust Board of Directors
  • Develop and own the business plan to maximize opportunities and ensure efficient, profitable operations
  • Execute business plans and strategies and liaise with senior executives
  • Ensure proper operating resources
  • Maintain systems and procedures for compliance and corporate governance
  • Ensure compliance with requirements related to custody and fiduciary activities
  • Build a strong compliance and governance culture and ensure timely risk escalation and mitigation
  • Develop a centralized process for engaging with regulators and tracking communications, actions, and outcomes
  • Support audits and examinations and ensure findings are remediated
  • Ensure accounting, tax, treasury, HR, and operational matters are appropriately managed and resourced
  • Identify gaps and implementation opportunities and build a long-term foundation for Circle National Trust
  • Encourage critical discussions and challenge mindsets
  • Promote effective communication between executive and non-executive employees

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15+ years relevant experience in general management, finance, operations, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of leading high performing teams
  • Detailed knowledge and experience implementing and managing a regulated business and ongoing operations in a financial services business
  • OCC-specific experience is a plus
  • Excellent ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret data and local and federal regulations
  • Experience in a RegTech or Fintech company
  • Understanding of and passion for digital currency and blockchain technology
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies, AI, and automation
  • Experience working hands-on with engineers, product managers, data analysts, and other cross-functional leaders
  • Strong communication, planning, and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Interview accommodations and assistance for candidates with disabilities

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Hard Skills
Business Plan DevelopmentData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementOperational ManagementProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisDigital Currency UnderstandingBlockchain Technology FamiliarityEmerging Technologies Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsPlanning SkillsCritical ThinkingEffective CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
RegTechFintechAIAutomation
Industry Keywords
OCC ExperienceFiduciary ActivitiesCustody RequirementsCorporate GovernanceAudit Support