Hiring: VP, Global Head of Product Security and Risk Company: Circle Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:02:39 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Blockchain, GCP, Risk Management, Web3 About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in crypto, fintech, financial services, or financial infrastructure. •10+ years of experience leading high-performing global teams. Required Skills: •What You’ll Be Responsible For Circle is building the next generation of global financial infrastructure through programmable money, blockchain-based payments, and cloud-native APIs. •As VP, Global Head of Product Security & Risk, you will define and lead the enterprise framework that enables Circle’s products to scale securely, compliantly, and responsibly across jurisdictions worldwide. •Operate at the intersection of Product, Security, Compliance, Risk, Legal, Policy, and Engineering—translating complex regulatory and risk requirements into practical, product-aligned strategies that accelerate innovation while protecting customers and the company. •This role requires both strategic vision and operational rigor: you will architect the systems, governance models, and organizational capabilities that ensure Circle’s products are designed, launched, and operated with strong, risk-based controls from inception through global scale. •As a global cross-functional leader, you will represent Circle with regulators, auditors, partners, and key customers, building trust externally while establishing scalable internal tooling, processes, and teams. •Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies—including blockchain, decentralized systems, and digital assets—integrating innovation with strong security, integrity, and regulatory alignment. Qualifications: •12–15+ years of experience in crypto, fintech, financial services, or financial infrastructure. •Deep technical and strategic knowledge of blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, decentralized finance, digital identity, and emerging Web3 ecosystems. •Proven experience designing and scaling product risk, compliance, and security programs in highly regulated environments. •Demonstrated success partnering with Product and Engineering leaders to deliver secure, compliant, customer-centric products. •Executive presence and experience interfacing with regulators, auditors, and senior external stakeholders. •Demonstrated capacity to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple fast-moving priorities, and build durable, scalable foundations. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. •Advanced degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). •Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CCSK, or similar. •Builder’s mindset with a passion for creating structure, clarity, and velocity in complex environments. Compensation: •$317,500 - $365,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!