Corporate Development & Ventures, Senior Director

Circle Internet Financial • San Francisco, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com . 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: As a leader on the Corporate Development and Ventures Team, you will drive end-to-end execution of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. You will collaborate closely with Circle’s executive team and key cross-functional partners to identify, assess, and execute deals that accelerate Circle’s long-term strategy. This is a high-impact role that blends strategic thinking with operational rigor to support transformational growth in a fast-paced and evolving ecosystem.

Requirements

• 13+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and influence senior audiences
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities with attention to detail
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in high-growth or dynamic environments
• Ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally to drive strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated success navigating ambiguity with a bias for structured execution
• Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) and prompt development

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience in fintech, capital markets, or Web3/crypto sectors
• Comfort with tools including Slack, GSuite, and Apple MacOS

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and process excellence across the full deal lifecycle
• Build a deep understanding of the financial services, fintech, and crypto ecosystems
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic opportunities including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and partnerships
• Manage due diligence processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Drive alignment across product, legal, finance, and executive stakeholders to support decision-making
• Structure and negotiate transaction terms and agreements
• Develop integration and value realization plans for acquisitions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees