Lead Product Manager
Job Environment:
Join Circle, a cutting-edge financial technology firm positioned at the heart of the evolving internet of money. We facilitate the seamless global transfer of value akin to digital data, enabling faster and cost-effective transactions compared to traditional settlement systems. This pioneering internet layer introduces new opportunities for payments, commerce, and markets, fostering economic growth worldwide. Our robust infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and seize the transformative convergence of money and technology.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Circle seeks a Product Manager to spearhead the development of our liquidity framework facilitating effortless fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat money transfers worldwide. The Liquidity team establishes the infrastructure supporting all our products, such as stablecoin issuance and redemption, to access global banking and payment networks. This role presents a unique chance to contribute to a fundamental money movement layer utilized by Circle's products and customers. Collaborate closely with treasury, data science, engineering, and cross-functional teams to optimize cash management infrastructure for stablecoins reaching thousands of businesses and millions of end users globally.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Define product vision, features, and roadmap to meet customer demands for seamless on/off-ramping from our stablecoins across the globe.
- Engage with various internal teams to address customer pain points, brainstorm new product concepts, align on product strategy, and clear roadblocks.
- Proactively identify and address business risks through tools and data analytics.
- Develop predictive models for cash flow analysis in collaboration with data science experts.
- Liaise with banking partners to understand their capabilities and align product requirements with business objectives.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure timely feature releases.
- Identify and prioritize product and process enhancements to enhance payment success rates and reduce settlement times for customers.
Alignment with Core Values:
- Multistakeholder - Demonstrate commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
- Mindful - Uphold respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
- Driven by Excellence - Pursue customer success with determination and diligence.
- High Integrity - Embrace open, ethical communication and high moral standards in all interactions.
Qualifications:
Candidate Profile:
- Over 7 years of product management experience with a track record of launching commercial products.
- Prior expertise in payments, treasury management, or regulated financial services, including the development of internal global treasury tools ideally.
- Enthusiasm for the innovation within financial services leveraging crypto assets and public blockchain technology.
- Detail-oriented and data-savvy with strong analytical skills.
- Proven experience leading complex product initiatives that drive revenue growth.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in remote work environments with experience using tools like Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.
Additional Details:
- This role offers day-one PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Circle practices transparent compensation values, including considerations of relevant experience, skills, and organizational needs to determine the pay range.
- Base Pay Range: $157,500 - $207,500
- Annual Bonus Target: 15%
- Additional benefits include Equity, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), paid sick leave, and holidays.
- Circle champions diversity and equal opportunities, embracing individuals from various backgrounds and demographics.
(Note: The position supports employee equity through the PERM sponsorship program.)