Director, International and Corporate Operations, APAC

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 Director of APAC Operations, you'll be a key leader in Circle's international strategy, responsible for shaping Circle's expansion and growth strategy in APAC and driving operational excellence across the region. You'll lead the development and execution of market-specific growth plans across APAC, drive Circle's operationalization in each market, and manage the launch and ongoing performance of new regional entities. Your leadership and ability to work cross-functionally will be instrumental in navigating diverse regulatory environments, scaling operations, and enabling growth across key APAC markets.
What you'll work on:

• Lead Circle's operations strategy for the APAC region, defining country-specific expansion plans aligned with regional business goals.
• Build market entry frameworks and secure internal alignment on go-to-market plans and legal entity formation.
• Manage the end-to-end process of launching new operations or corporate entities in APAC, in close partnership with compliance, legal, finance, and product teams.
• Serve as the regional operations lead across launches, ensuring readiness across infrastructure, talent, and compliance.
• Monitor regional performance metrics in collaboration with data science, providing insights and recommendations to Circle's Executive Leadership Team.
• Act as the primary liaison for operational updates across APAC with internal stakeholders and company leadership.
• Build strong regional relationships with regulators, vendors, and partners to support successful market launches and ongoing operations.

What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic, operational, or analytical roles, including at least 5 years of leadership in APAC-focused cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience in international operations or market expansion across Asia-Pacific countries.
• Deep understanding of regional business practices, regulatory environments, and cross-border operational complexities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with legal, compliance, product, and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with tools such as Slack, Coda, MacOS, and GSuite.
• Strong executive communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fintech, crypto, or other regulated industries within APAC.
• 2+ years in international expansion or regional operations roles with a focus on APAC.
• Experience working and living in one or more APAC countries.
• Proficiency in one or more APAC languages helps build stronger partnerships and navigate multicultural business environments.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies and digital asset markets in APAC.

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.
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.
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