Intern, CPN OFI/BFI Network Strategy & Operations

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
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 work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
About the Program
The Circle Internship Program is a 12-week, remote-first experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026, designed to give interns hands-on experience building the future of global finance. Interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that support Circle's mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value.
The program includes three in-person experiences designed to deepen learning and connection:

• Circle Forward Week in Miami
• Development Week at Circle's New York City HQ in One World Trade Center
• Final Showcase Week in the San Francisco Bay Area

Throughout the summer, interns are supported by managers, mentors, and a close-knit cohort, with opportunities for learning, growth, and exposure to leaders across the company.
What you'll be responsible for:
As an Intern on the CPN OFI/BFI Network Strategy and Operations team, you will support high-impact initiatives to scale Circle's global payments infrastructure by analyzing network performance data, identifying operational improvement opportunities, and contributing to strategic insights that inform partner growth, geographic expansion, and product reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to help improve onboarding workflows, reporting standards, and operational rigor across the network.
What you'll work on:

• Analyze transaction-level data to identify payment corridor trends and OFI/BFI network performance insights
• Build executive-ready dashboards, memos, and presentations to communicate recurring analysis and key findings
• Document and evaluate existing OFI-BFI onboarding and pairing workflows to assess efficiency and scalability
• Identify and propose improvements to operational processes, data capture frameworks, and reporting standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, and external stakeholders to validate data and inform network strategy

What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with experience working with structured datasets
• Ability to synthesize findings into clear, concise, executive-ready communications
  Effective collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in financial systems, fintech, or payments infrastructure

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with SQL, Excel, or data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau
• Current undergraduate or master's student in economics, finance, data science, business, or a related field

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: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. 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 [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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