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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.\nWhat you’ll be part of:\nCircle 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.\nWhat you’ll be responsible for:\n\nPut Circle at the center of the world’s most consequential conversations about the future of money. As a member of the Strategy, Communications, and Policy team, you will serve as a strategic right hand to the Sr. Director, Strategic Positioning, and manage day-to-day coordination of key partnership relationships globally. You will pair policy expertise with strong execution, hosting the senior gatherings that advance Circle’s narrative and supporting our work with think tanks, NGOs, regulators, and civil society institutions. The role involves complex project management, operational planning and execution, frequent domestic and international travel (including Davos), and close collaboration with the VP of Impact and other senior stakeholders.\nWhat you’ll work on:\n\nOwn Circle’s presence at the gatherings where the future of money and policy gets shaped, including project management for Davos 2027, and support our work at UNGA and the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings.\nOwn signature programming that brings senior policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders together around Circle’s story, including VIP and media dinners in major global financial and technology hubs.\nManage day-to-day relationships with some of the world’s most influential institutions, including the Atlantic Council, World Economic Forum, and Council on Foreign Relations, along with think tanks, NGOs, and regulators.\nManage the pursuit of earned platforms and speaking opportunities that put Circle’s executives and leaders in front of the audiences that matter most.\nOversee the full lifecycle of select VIP events at our New York headquarters, from the first idea to the on-the-ground experience, partnering with Corporate Events on production.\nWhat you’ll bring to Circle:\n\nCore Requirements:\n10+ years of experience curating and hosting senior-level events within policy, government affairs, strategic engagement, a think tank, or a regulatory body.\nConfidence and comfort working directly with senior leaders.\nProven ability to communicate crisply and run tight meetings.\nAbility to link corporate strategy with event and program execution.\nA keen eye for detail and the ability to deliver exceptional, high-quality outcomes. \nSavvy in managing complex projects, driving operational coordination among a broad range of colleagues and teams.\nStrong judgment, discretion, and the organizational skills to manage many moving pieces.\nWorking knowledge of WEF and Davos. Ability to immediately assume project management responsibilities for Davos 2027.\nFluency with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and prompt development, including developing and utilizing agentic workflows.\nPreferred Requirements:\nEstablished relationships with think tanks, NGOs, regulators, or civil society institutions.\nFluency in digital asset and payments policy, or the ability to build it quickly.\nExperience/familiarity with Slack, Apple macOS and Google Workspace.\nAdditional Information:\n\nCandidates must be based in the New York, NY or Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to be considered for this position.\nThis role may require up to 50% domestic and international travel.\nThis position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.\nCircle 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.\nStarting 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.\nBase Pay Range: $172,500 - $222,500We 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.\nShould you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to  for support. 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