VP of Product, Stablecoin Issuance

At Anchorage Digital, a leading crypto platform, we are devoted to establishing the most sophisticated digital asset platform tailored for institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies. Anchorage Digital facilitates institutions in engaging with digital assets through a variety of services including custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure.

Anchorage Digital boasts notable backing from prominent institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. Established in San Francisco in 2017, Anchorage Digital has expanded to additional locations in New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.

We are in search of a VP of Product to aid in the expansion of our GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoin issuance business. Reporting to the Head of Stablecoin Issuance, this role concentrates on blending conventional financial systems with programmable digital money, working closely with major U.S. banks and ecosystem partners to build and refine the core operational processes driving regulated stablecoin issuance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage Technical Sales & Implementation with Banks (25%): Collaborate with major U.S. banks and financial institutions to comprehend their requirements and deploy stablecoin solutions for various functions such as treasury management, cross-border settlement, and customer offerings.
• Develop & Reinforce the Partner Ecosystem (25%): Collaborate with exchanges, card networks, payment entities, foreign banks, and other significant stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge features and co-create capabilities that enhance the appeal of our stablecoins.
• Ensure Compliance & Operational Excellence (25%): Head cross-functional processes involving compliance, regulatory aspects, finance, accounting, operations, audit, and other departments to maintain adherence to high regulatory standards while fostering innovation.
• Collaborate with Engineering (25%): Define and prioritize core product features by thoroughly analyzing problems, detailing constraints, and leveraging engineering expertise to build the foundational components supporting the next wave of stablecoin utilization and tokenization.

This position is envisioned to rapidly elevate the candidate to become an authority in stablecoin management.

Technical Skills:

• Define strategies, primitives, and roadmap for stablecoin issuance products.
• Translate intricate regulatory and technical requirements into comprehensive product specifications.
• Lead programs encompassing various stakeholders in a regulated environment.
• Drive expansion of issuance volume and partner networks while sustaining high-quality controls.
• Demonstrate expertise in governance, auditability, and risk management to facilitate responsible innovation.
• Establish effective organizational operations and decision-making frameworks conducive to timely delivery without compromising controls.
• Influence senior bank executives and internal leaders through effective communication and execution.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive background in delivering complex fintech/payments/banking products with significant partner and regulatory dependencies.
• Proven track record in guiding end-to-end cross-functional programs within regulated settings.
• Proficient stakeholder management skills, particularly with executive-level clients and technical counterparts.
• Demonstrated ownership and execution prowess in dynamic environments.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct engagement with stablecoin issuance, tokenization, or institutional crypto infrastructure.
• Experience in constructing platform products and fostering partner ecosystems.
• Previous involvement with federally regulated financial institutions.

About Anchorage Digital:

The talented Anchorage Village team brings together experts from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology sectors to enable institutions to securely engage in the evolving digital asset landscape. With over 600 diverse members, we are united in our mission to shape the future of finance by creating a secure foundation for value transfers in the new global economy.

Anchorage Digital is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and connected. We embrace and celebrate our differences, believing that openness about our identities empowers us to excel in our work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fair employment practices regardless of various factors. Anchorage Digital operates under several entities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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