Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

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 and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What you’ll be responsible for:

As an Internal Audit Manager you’ll lead the execution of highly technical audits across Circle’s infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity landscape. You’ll develop and apply in-depth audit procedures to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, including cloud infrastructure, access management, data protection, and regulatory compliance. Partnering closely with engineering, security, and risk teams, you’ll drive audit planning and testing execution, and deliver insights that improve the resilience and security of Circle’s technology environment.

What you’ll work on:

Designing and executing risk-based audits focused on IT general controls (ITGC), infrastructure, cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP), and system configurations

Assessing the effectiveness of access management, change management, backup, and recovery processes across critical systems

Leading audits of third-party vendors, SaaS platforms, and internally developed systems to evaluate risk exposure and control adequacy

Performing hands-on control testing across technology platforms, including log review, configuration assessments, and data validation

Developing audit programs tailored to infrastructure and security risks, leveraging scripting and automation where applicable

Conducting walkthroughs and control testing for SOX 404 IT components and supporting remediation validation

Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, IT, and security teams to understand system architecture and control implementations

Driving continuous improvement of audit methodology with a focus on integrating technology, data analytics, and automation

Supporting the development of dashboards and audit tools to monitor IT risk indicators and internal control health

Creating clear, actionable audit reports for technical and non-technical audiences, highlighting vulnerabilities and recommending remediation
 

What you’ll bring to Circle:

7+ years of hands-on IT audit experience, including cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and cybersecurity audits

Deep understanding of ITGCs, identity and access management (IAM), network security, and system development lifecycle (SDLC)

Demonstrated experience auditing within cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, GCP) and modern tech stacks

Familiarity with scripting or query languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Bash) to support control testing and data validation

Strong grasp of SOX 404 IT compliance, NIST, ISO, or other IT audit frameworks

Ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for technical and executive stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Preferred Requirements:

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC

Experience with AuditBoard or similar audit management platforms

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines from a risk lens

Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and risks related to digital assets

Experience working in fast-paced, regulated tech or financial environments

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates

Circle 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.

Starting 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.

Base Pay Range:
$137,500 - $180,000

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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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