Lead Product Manager
Overview:
Circle operates as a financial technology firm positioned at the forefront of the growing concept of a global internet of money. They facilitate the swift and cost-effective movement of value, akin to digital data, across the globe. This innovative internet layer presents unprecedented avenues for payments, commerce, and market solutions that contribute to global economic growth and inclusivity. Their suite of resources, such as the blockchain-based USD Coin (USDC), empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and capitalize on the ongoing shift in monetary and technological landscapes.
What You’ll Embark On:
At Circle, commitment to transparency and steadfastness defines every aspect of their operations. They are making significant inroads into some of the world’s most robust jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency drive their achievements, and employees uphold core values like Multistakeholder engagement, Mindfulness, Pursuit of Excellence, and High Integrity. Adapting to a remote work setting, teamed with a collaborative spirit, fosters success. Founded on openness to new ideas, their work environment is adaptable and diverse, fostering a sense of collective ownership.
Primary Responsibilities:
Circle seeks a Product Manager to spearhead the development of their liquidity framework, facilitative in seamless money transfers between fiat and crypto globally. The Liquidity team engineers the infrastructure supporting various products, like stablecoin issuance and redemption systems, granting access to global banking and payment networks. This role presents a unique opportunity to fortify a core financial infrastructure that underpins all Circle products and serves a client base composed of thousands of businesses and millions of end-users worldwide. You will collaborate with treasury, data science, engineering teams, and cross-functional entities to construct sound cash management structures for stablecoins.
Key Focus Areas:
- Crafting and maintaining a robust product roadmap aligning with customer requirements for frictionless on/off-ramping from Circle's stablecoins globally.
- Engaging with diverse teams to identify pain points and conceptualize product enhancements, conveying vision, strategy, and roadmap for alignment.
- Proactively identifying business risks and outlining mitigation strategies utilizing metrics and monitoring tools for internal stakeholders.
- Developing predictive cash movement models in tandem with data science/analytics teams.
- Cultivating relationships with banking partners, comprehending their capabilities, and translating needs into practical features, advancing product roadmaps.
- Managing multiple concurrent projects in collaboration with engineering teams to ensure timely feature releases.
- Prioritizing product enhancements for higher payment success rates and swifter settlement cycles.
Predominant Values:
- Multistakeholder: Dedication to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
- Mindful: Fostering a culture of respect, attentive listening, and detail-oriented focus.
- Driven by Excellence: Relentless pursuit of customer success and excellence with zero tolerance for mediocrity.
- High Integrity: Fostering open, honest communication, and upholding high moral and ethical standards.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for Lead Product Manager possesses:
- Over 7 years of product management experience, with a track record of delivering successful commercial products.
- Proficiency in payments, treasury management, or regulated financial services domains, especially building global-scale internal tools for treasury operations.
- Enthusiasm for financial services using crypto assets and public blockchain frameworks.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills with comfort in data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex product initiatives, ensuring revenue growth and sustainability.
- Exceptional communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders and influencing agendas.
- Aptitude for remote work dynamics, proficiency in tools like Slack, MacOS, and GSuite.
Additional Details:
The position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates. Compensation ranges consider multiple factors like experience, skills, qualifications, and organizational requirements. Benefits include equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays. Circle promotes diversity and inclusivity, being an equal opportunity employer that complies with the E-Verify Program as mandated by law.