Member of Product, Banking Solutions

At Anchorage Digital, we are establishing the most cutting-edge digital asset platform designed for institutional involvement in the realm of crypto. Anchorage Digital serves as a hub for institutions to access digital assets through services such as custody, staking, trading, governance, and settlement, bolstered by top-tier security infrastructure in the industry. The company is backed by renowned institutions like Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. Founded in San Francisco in 2017, Anchorage Digital operates in various locations including New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.

As a pivotal member of the team, you will take the lead in breaking down the barriers between digital assets and traditional finance, with an initial focus on fiat. Your primary objective will be to formulate the product strategy and its execution, ensuring a seamless connection between these two worlds for institutional clients. By integrating traditional banking with the evolving digital asset ecosystem, you will empower institutions to navigate the future of finance effortlessly and with confidence.

This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the operation of financial systems by creating products that foster true interoperability between fiat and digital assets. You will drive a revolution by erasing the boundaries that separate digital from traditional finance, thereby setting a new benchmark for financial efficiency and connectivity. Join us in shaping the future of finance where divisions are blurred, and institutions can thrive within a unified financial ecosystem.

Key Areas:

1. Technical Skills:

• Align product work with business outcomes and company strategic objectives.
• Possess a robust understanding of technologies underpinning digital asset management, including blockchain and cryptographic security measures.
• Apply technical expertise to make informed product decisions, prioritize features, and communicate technical requirements effectively to engineering and design teams.
• Proficient in managing product roadmaps based on technical insights, market dynamics, and organizational goals.

1. Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Lead large product development teams, manage intricate, cross-team projects autonomously, and make strategic decisions.
• Demonstrate expertise in problem-solving and judgment to identify solutions, particularly in challenging scenarios with limited information.
• Continuously research and experiment to deepen knowledge and understanding within specialized domains and frameworks.
• Possess strong influencing skills to drive adoption of new processes and enhance product delivery effectiveness.

1. Organizational Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of the company's strategy and alignment of product goals with overall business objectives.
• Skilled in navigating organizational processes and escalating issues when necessary to optimize product outcomes.
• Anticipate the impact of product changes on other departments and proactively manage these effects for collaborative success across the organization.
• Share learnings to enhance organizational knowledge and foster a culture of learning within the product team.

1. Communication and Influence:

• Lead cross-functional projects, promote collaboration, resolve conflicts, and ensure strategic objectives are met through effective communication and teamwork.
• Clearly articulate the product roadmap to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and commitment to objectives across the organization.
• Effectively communicate with diverse audiences and departments to ensure clarity and alignment within the team and organization.
• Advocate for necessary changes to achieve organizational goals and secure buy-in from stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a product manager in the fintech sector, with a track record of driving impactful products from concept to market leadership.
• Proficiency in managing complex projects across multiple teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving industry dynamics and client needs to maintain relevant and proactive product strategies.

Bonus Criteria:

• Experience in developing banking and financial products within fintech, with a solid understanding of payment rails in the U.S.
• Proficiency in the stable coins industry.
• Appreciation for the soundtrack of Hamilton, demonstrating an emotional connection to the founding of a new financial system.

About Anchorage Digital:

The team at Anchorage Digital, known as the Anchorage Village, comprises professionals from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology, fostering a collaborative environment to enable institutions to participate safely in the evolving digital asset landscape. With a diverse team of over 300 members, we are united in our mission to shape the future of finance and facilitate the secure movement of value in the global economy.

Anchorage Digital is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals feel respected, supported, and connected, regardless of their background. Embracing and celebrating our differences allows us to deliver outstanding work collectively. Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities irrespective of various factors like race, color, religion, sex, and more.

Protecting the privacy rights of our clients is of utmost importance to Anchorage Digital. We prioritize maintaining trust and confidence when handling personal or financial information throughout our operations.