Product Lead, Protocol Ecosystems

At Anchorage Digital, we are focused on creating an unparalleled digital asset platform tailored for institutional engagement in the crypto space.

Anchorage Digital is a leading crypto platform that facilitates institutional involvement in digital assets through various services like custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-notch security infrastructure. Anchorage is home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., and extends services globally through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other related offerings.

Backed by key institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion, Anchorage Digital was founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, and features offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Protocols division at Anchorage Digital collaborates with prominent blockchain ecosystems and associated institutional investors to provide top-tier institutional-grade custody, staking, governance, and DeFi capabilities. As a Product Lead, your role involves establishing the strategic direction for engagement with these ecosystems by devising frameworks that dictate the supported networks, the depth of integration, and the unique value delivered. You will be responsible for fostering cross-functional alignment at a senior level and shaping a roadmap positioning Anchorage as the premier institutional partner for significant networks in the crypto realm. This position requires a blend of product vision, adept people management, and a profound understanding of protocols.

We have formulated the Factors of Growth & Impact to aid team members in gauging impact and articulating development and mastery within and outside the Product Lead role:

Technical Skills:

• Develop an end-to-end product strategy for Anchorage’s interaction with protocol ecosystems, balancing immediate commitments with long-term platform investments.
• Maintain a strategic viewpoint on the blockchain landscape to identify priority ecosystems and consensus mechanisms, and determine how to sequence them effectively.
• Oversee a comprehensive go-to-market strategy in collaboration with sales and partnerships, refining based on market data and feedback.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of system architecture to provide informed technical guidance in partnership with engineering leadership.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across engineering, design, sales, compliance, and external partners, navigating ambiguity and driving progress across multiple fronts.
• Offer strategic insights influencing company-wide priorities and pivotal leadership decisions outside your direct team.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Develop and leverage a comprehensive grasp of Anchorage’s business model, regulatory environment, and competitive position to influence ecosystem strategy.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with senior leaders across departments to ensure consensus on priorities, assess trade-offs early, and foster collective accountability.
• Streamline and enhance organizational processes to optimize the Protocols team’s efficiency, predictability, and output quality.

Communication and Influence:

• Act as the voice of the Protocols organization to senior leadership, the board, and external partners by articulating strategy, progress, and trade-offs clearly and confidently.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration through transparent, consistent communication and effective influence on decision-making at all levels.
• Provide industry and trend insights on blockchain ecosystems to inform leadership, aiding the company in staying ahead of market changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of 7+ years of product management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Significant experience in blockchain, DeFi, or protocol-related companies with a keen understanding of ecosystem dynamics alongside technology.
• Proven track record in defining and executing multi-quarter product strategies amidst uncertainties, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Comfort with technical aspects to delve into system architecture when necessary, or possess an engineering background.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex ecosystem aspects clearly to leadership, partners, and team members.

Additional Qualifications (if applicable):

• Previous product shipments requiring close collaboration with protocol foundations or core development teams.
• Previous involvement in crafting ecosystem assessment frameworks, partnership models, or integration playbooks.
• Hands-on experience in writing smart contracts or developing dApps.
• Background in managing P&L responsibilities or connecting revenue targets to product decisions.
• Emotional connection to the music production "Hamilton."

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

The team at Anchorage Digital, known as the Anchorage Village, brings together top talents from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to furnish institutions with the foundational support to engage securely in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse group of over 600 individuals, we share a common objective: to spearhead the future of finance by facilitating the secure movement of value in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital advocates for a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and interconnected, regardless of background. Embracing and celebrating our differences allows us to excel in our work.

Anchorage Digital maintains a commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment, valuing diversity and inclusion while promoting an environment where all individuals are respected and considered, irrespective of personal attributes.

Anchorage Digital is dedicated to protecting the privacy of clients and maintains transparency when handling personal and financial data in compliance with privacy regulations.]=]