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Full-Time

Senior Data Analyst

Posted on 9/11/2024

Circle

Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates digital currency payments and services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$122.5k - $192.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Remote first in the US with a preference for candidates in Boston.

Category
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
SQL
Tableau
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative major (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
  • Strong analytical and data skills, including top notch SQL skills. Ideally (but not necessary to apply), you will also be able to build simple pipelines to help scale yourself
  • Strong communication skills - be able partner across the organization and identify business needs and pain points, articulate issues clearly and concisely, and present effectively in both oral and written presentations to all levels in the organization
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to work through complex and ambiguous business requirements
  • Self-starter - an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced environment, deals well with ambiguity and focuses on driving impact
  • Prior experience with visualization using Tableau or similar BI tools
  • 4+ years of industry experience in data analytics
  • Expert in data analyses using SQL
  • Good understanding of statistics and experience applying them to solve business problems
  • Domain experience in one of the following areas: financial services, business banking, product analytics, marketing, developer ecosystem, or risk analytics
  • 8+ years of industry experience in data analytics
  • Deep understanding of statistics and experience applying them to solve business problems
  • Domain expertise in one of the following areas: financial services, business banking, product analytics, marketing, developer ecosystem, or risk analytics
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the business by translating the business needs to design and develop core tables, build dashboards, define metrics, conduct ad hoc analyses, and do deep dive investigations to create situational awareness and derive insights
  • Perform strategic analysis and research to identify new opportunities where business can be improved.
  • Create and utilize data visualizations to translate analytic results for broad understanding across the business
  • Build scalable automation solutions utilizing SQL, dashboards, and other tools to create leverage for yourself and the organization
  • Partner with leaders effectively employing clear and structured communication to tell a “story” focused on business insights & data.
  • Develop strategic problem-solving, quantitative analytics, and communication skills

Circle is a financial technology firm that helps businesses use digital currencies and public blockchains for various financial activities, including payments and commerce. Their platform allows clients, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, to securely and efficiently conduct transactions using digital currencies. Circle stands out from its competitors by focusing on a wide range of clients and providing a comprehensive suite of financial services related to digital currency transactions. The company's goal is to empower businesses globally to take advantage of the benefits offered by digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving MiCA compliance and an EMI license from France positions Circle for significant growth and acceptance in the European market.
  • The partnership with Chainlink could drive institutional adoption of stablecoins, opening new revenue streams and enhancing Circle's market position.
  • Circle's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships may attract more developers and financial institutions to its platform, fostering innovation and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory changes and compliance costs in different jurisdictions could impact Circle's operational efficiency and profitability.
  • The competitive landscape of stablecoins is intense, with major players like Tether and Binance USD posing significant challenges.

What makes Circle unique

  • Circle's compliance with the EU's MiCA regulations and attainment of an EMI license from France sets it apart as a leader in regulatory adherence within the stablecoin market.
  • The strategic partnership with Chainlink to expand stablecoin utility for institutions highlights Circle's commitment to integrating stablecoins into mainstream financial systems.
  • Circle's dual offering of USDC and EURC stablecoins provides a diversified approach to stablecoin issuance, catering to both USD and Euro markets.

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Benefits

Paid time off - We offer flexible paid time off — take what you need as long as it works with you and your team, and all Circle employees get mobile phone and home office reimbursements.

Health coverage - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits. Enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, and Circle covers some or all of the premiums.

Invested in your future - All U.S. full-time and part-time employees enjoy 401(k) and pensions (with 4% company match if you contribute 5% or more), and share Circle’s success via company equity awards.

Learning & development - Your individual growth and development is important to us and we provide the resources to help you grow your career while at Circle.

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