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 a Senior Compensation Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the global compensation programs at Circle. You will help ensure that the programs are market-leading while being accurately, fairly, and consistently applied to all employees. You will be a thought leader, keeping a pulse on evolving industry trends and bringing forward new programs and recommending changes to current programs. Being a member of the Total Rewards team means you will be customer-focused, agile, and data-driven. Overall, you will apply these principles to your work in order to contribute to the dynamic landscape of all compensation areas and ensure their alignment with Circle’s philosophy.
What you’ll work on:
Shape & Evolve Compensation Strategy – Support the design and implementation of Circle’s global compensation programs—including base pay, bonuses, and equity—monitoring market trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, and recommending enhancements that align with business priorities and the evolving market.
Drive Data-Informed Decisions – Analyze compensation data and benchmarks, and build models that support budgeting, pay structures, and program effectiveness.
Execute Compensation Cycles – Contribute to the semi-annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity planning by preparing and validating data to ensure fair and competitive outcomes.
Collaborate & Educate – Partner cross-functionally to ensure compensation programs are accurately executed, integrated across systems, and clearly communicated through education strategies that promote transparency and stakeholder understanding.
What you’ll bring to Circle:
4+ years of experience in compensation administration or compensation consulting.
Strong understanding of compensation principles and experience across broad-based, executive and/or equity compensation on a global scale.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to effectively reason through ambiguity.
Proficiency in GoogleSuite (Sheets, Slides, and Docs) and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with Workday and the advanced compensation module.
Mature ability to keep information confidential.
Extreme attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis or data visualization platform(s) (e.g. python, r-studio, tableau) preferred.
Passion for AI, and emerging technologies.
Experience/familiarity with Slack and Apple MacOS.
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:
$102,500 – $137,500
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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