As VP, Global Head of Product Security & Risk at Circle, you will lead the enterprise framework enabling secure, compliant, and responsible scaling of financial products across jurisdictions. This role involves translating complex regulatory requirements into practical strategies that accelerate innovation while protecting customers and the company. You will architect systems and governance models ensuring strong risk-based controls from product inception to global scale, and represent Circle with regulators, auditors, partners, and key customers. Responsibilities include embedding security and compliance directly into product design, enabling rapid customer adoption through automation, evaluating emerging blockchain technologies, building high-performing teams, and overseeing product risk assessments. The ideal candidate has 12-15+ years of experience in crypto or fintech, deep technical knowledge of blockchain and Web3 ecosystems, and proven success designing scalable security programs in regulated environments.
Skills
AWS
GCP
Blockchain
Distributed Ledger Technologies
Decentralized Finance
Cloud-Native Applications
CI/CD
AML Regulations
Cybersecurity Regulations
Digital Asset Regulations
ISO 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
CISSP
CCSP
CEH
CCSK
What you'll do
Own and evolve Circle’s global product security and risk strategy to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
Embed security, compliance, and risk requirements directly into product design and engineering processes.
Evaluate emerging blockchain technologies and define risk-based approaches aligned with regulatory expectations.
Build and lead high-performing teams in product security, compliance operations, and risk management.
Serve as the primary executive interface on security and compliance matters with regulators and partners.
Monitor evolving regulations and drive timely responses across Circle’s organization to ensure compliance.
What we're looking for
12+ years of experience in crypto, fintech, or financial services.
Deep technical knowledge of blockchain and Web3 ecosystems.
Proven experience designing and scaling product risk and security programs.
10+ years leading high-performing global teams.
Experience securing cloud-native applications across major platforms.
Success partnering with Product and Engineering leaders on secure products.
Executive presence interfacing with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
Market check
Salary context
This
$317,500–$365,000
range sits above
98%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$142,320–$213,480
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$157,200–$218,823
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Circle
Circle is a global financial technology firm and the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, providing cross-border payments and digital currency infrastructure for businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Currency
Circle currently has
17 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$185,000–$237,500
across 17 roles with salary data.