Senior Manager, Policy Programs & Partnerships
About The Position
Circle is seeking a Senior Manager, Policy Programs & Partnerships to help position the company in consequential conversations about the future of money. As part of the Strategy, Communications, and Policy team, this person will serve as a strategic partner to the Sr. Director, Strategic Positioning and coordinate key global partnership relationships. The role combines policy expertise with project management, operational planning, and execution, and includes hosting senior gatherings and supporting Circle’s work with think tanks, NGOs, regulators, and civil society institutions. It involves frequent domestic and international travel, including Davos, and close collaboration with the VP of Impact and other senior stakeholders. The role is based in the New York City or Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and may require up to 50% domestic and international travel. It is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. The stated base pay range is $172,500–$222,500; compensation may vary by location and is determined using factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience curating and hosting senior-level events within policy, government affairs, strategic engagement, a think tank, or a regulatory body.
- Confidence and comfort working directly with senior leaders.
- Ability to communicate crisply and run effective meetings.
- Ability to connect corporate strategy with event and program execution.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Experience managing complex projects and coordinating operations across a broad range of colleagues and teams.
- Strong judgment, discretion, and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Davos.
- Ability to immediately assume project management responsibilities for Davos 2027.
- Fluency with generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Claude, and prompt development, including developing and using agentic workflows.
- Must be based in the New York, NY, or Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Nice To Haves
- Established relationships with think tanks, NGOs, regulators, or civil society institutions.
- Fluency in digital asset and payments policy, or the ability to develop it quickly.
- Experience with or familiarity with Slack, Apple macOS, and Google Workspace.
Responsibilities
- Lead Circle’s presence at key gatherings shaping the future of money and policy, including project management for Davos 2027 and support for UNGA and the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings.
- Own signature programming that brings senior policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders together around Circle’s story, including VIP and media dinners in global financial and technology hubs.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with institutions such as the Atlantic Council, World Economic Forum, and Council on Foreign Relations, as well as think tanks, NGOs, and regulators.
- Manage the pursuit of earned platforms and speaking opportunities for Circle executives and leaders.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of selected VIP events at Circle’s New York headquarters, partnering with Corporate Events on production.
- Coordinate complex projects and operational execution across colleagues and teams.
- Work closely with the VP of Impact and other senior stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
