Senior Manager, Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
Circle, Seattle, WA, United States
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.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Head of Business Continuity & Operational Resilience to lead the strategic evolution of our resiliency program.
What You’ll Be Part Of Feel the impact of building resilience in a financial system that operates 24/7. Your work will touch engineering, operations, security, and business teams to embed resilience into the way we build and scale.
What You’ll Work On
Reimagining Enterprise Resilience – Lead the evolution and execution of Circle’s global business continuity and operational resilience program, moving from static playbooks to a dynamic capability embedded across all regions and business lines.
AI‑Driven Risk & Resilience Transformation – Design and implement AI‑enabled solutions to modernize the program, including automated Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), real‑time scenario modeling, and predictive risk insights.
Proactive Risk Identification & Intelligence – Establish a forward‑looking framework that continuously identifies, assesses, and prioritizes operational vulnerabilities.
Embedding Resilience into the Business – Work closely with engineering, operations, security, and product teams to integrate resilience into critical workflows and infrastructure, ensuring essential services, such as USDC minting and burning, remain resilient under all conditions.
Advanced Scenario Testing & Crisis Readiness – Build and lead a modern testing program that goes beyond traditional exercises, leveraging scenario‑based simulations, stress testing, and adversarial “red team” exercises.
Regulatory Alignment & Industry Leadership – Ensure alignment with global regulatory expectations (e.g., DORA) and help shape Circle’s leadership position in operational resilience.
Cross‑Functional & External Engagement – Develop strong, trust‑based relationships across internal stakeholders and third‑party partners to drive accountability, transparency, and coordinated resilience outcomes at scale.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Proven Enterprise Resilience Leadership – 10+ years of experience building and leading business continuity and/or operational resilience programs in complex, global environments, ideally within fintech or crypto.
Transformation Mindset – Experience evolving traditional continuity programs into modern, risk‑driven resilience capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and measurable business impact.
AI & Data‑Driven Capabilities – Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and data analytics to enhance resilience programs, automate manual processes, identify emerging risks, and accelerate decision‑making.
Digital Assets & Financial Infrastructure Understanding – Familiarity with blockchain technology, stablecoins, and the operational demands of always‑on financial platforms.
Deep Technical & Domain Expertise – Strong knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and incident response frameworks, including cloud‑native and distributed environments.
Regulatory & Risk Acumen – Experience working within regulated environments and aligning programs to global standards and frameworks.
Executive Communication & Influence – Exceptional ability to translate complex operational risks into clear, data‑driven narratives for senior leadership, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Builder Mentality – A hands‑on leader who thrives in ambiguity and is motivated to build, modernize, and scale programs that drive real business value.
Education & Certifications – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP) are valued.
Why you’ll Love Working Here If You
Are energized by building in a fast‑moving, global environment where the stakes are high and your work directly impacts the future of financial infrastructure.
Are passionate about redefining resilience, security, and risk management for the digital asset era.
Enjoy tackling complex, ambiguous challenges and partnering across functions, time zones, and disciplines to drive scalable outcomes.
Are motivated by transformation – leveraging technology, data, and innovation to turn resilience into a proactive, intelligence‑driven capability.
Believe in Circle’s mission and the role that trust, transparency, and innovation play in creating a more open, inclusive global financial system.
Base Pay Range: $172,500 – $222,500
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 accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Head of Business Continuity & Operational Resilience to lead the strategic evolution of our resiliency program.
What You’ll Be Part Of Feel the impact of building resilience in a financial system that operates 24/7. Your work will touch engineering, operations, security, and business teams to embed resilience into the way we build and scale.
What You’ll Work On
Reimagining Enterprise Resilience – Lead the evolution and execution of Circle’s global business continuity and operational resilience program, moving from static playbooks to a dynamic capability embedded across all regions and business lines.
AI‑Driven Risk & Resilience Transformation – Design and implement AI‑enabled solutions to modernize the program, including automated Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), real‑time scenario modeling, and predictive risk insights.
Proactive Risk Identification & Intelligence – Establish a forward‑looking framework that continuously identifies, assesses, and prioritizes operational vulnerabilities.
Embedding Resilience into the Business – Work closely with engineering, operations, security, and product teams to integrate resilience into critical workflows and infrastructure, ensuring essential services, such as USDC minting and burning, remain resilient under all conditions.
Advanced Scenario Testing & Crisis Readiness – Build and lead a modern testing program that goes beyond traditional exercises, leveraging scenario‑based simulations, stress testing, and adversarial “red team” exercises.
Regulatory Alignment & Industry Leadership – Ensure alignment with global regulatory expectations (e.g., DORA) and help shape Circle’s leadership position in operational resilience.
Cross‑Functional & External Engagement – Develop strong, trust‑based relationships across internal stakeholders and third‑party partners to drive accountability, transparency, and coordinated resilience outcomes at scale.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Proven Enterprise Resilience Leadership – 10+ years of experience building and leading business continuity and/or operational resilience programs in complex, global environments, ideally within fintech or crypto.
Transformation Mindset – Experience evolving traditional continuity programs into modern, risk‑driven resilience capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and measurable business impact.
AI & Data‑Driven Capabilities – Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and data analytics to enhance resilience programs, automate manual processes, identify emerging risks, and accelerate decision‑making.
Digital Assets & Financial Infrastructure Understanding – Familiarity with blockchain technology, stablecoins, and the operational demands of always‑on financial platforms.
Deep Technical & Domain Expertise – Strong knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and incident response frameworks, including cloud‑native and distributed environments.
Regulatory & Risk Acumen – Experience working within regulated environments and aligning programs to global standards and frameworks.
Executive Communication & Influence – Exceptional ability to translate complex operational risks into clear, data‑driven narratives for senior leadership, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Builder Mentality – A hands‑on leader who thrives in ambiguity and is motivated to build, modernize, and scale programs that drive real business value.
Education & Certifications – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP) are valued.
Why you’ll Love Working Here If You
Are energized by building in a fast‑moving, global environment where the stakes are high and your work directly impacts the future of financial infrastructure.
Are passionate about redefining resilience, security, and risk management for the digital asset era.
Enjoy tackling complex, ambiguous challenges and partnering across functions, time zones, and disciplines to drive scalable outcomes.
Are motivated by transformation – leveraging technology, data, and innovation to turn resilience into a proactive, intelligence‑driven capability.
Believe in Circle’s mission and the role that trust, transparency, and innovation play in creating a more open, inclusive global financial system.
Base Pay Range: $172,500 – $222,500
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 accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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