Principal Product Manager, Liquidity, Capital Markets

Company Summary: Circle is a pioneering financial technology firm that operates within the realm of the burgeoning digital currency landscape. Through technology developed by Circle, money can now traverse the globe with utmost speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional settlement systems. Enabling transactions on a global scale in almost real-time presents transformative opportunities for payments, commerce, and markets, contributing to greater global economic welfare and inclusivity. The core of our operations, including USDC, a digital dollar built on blockchain technology, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and capitalize on the paradigm shift underway in money and technology.

Purpose and Values: At Circle, our foundation lies in fostering transparency and reliability across all facets of our operations. As we continue to expand globally, we prioritize agility and effectiveness to drive our success, operating in alignment with our core values of Multistakeholder engagement, Mindfulness in our actions, ongoing pursuit of Excellence, and upholding the utmost Integrity in all dealings. In a remote work environment where collaboration and teamwork are paramount, innovation and a shared sense of ownership fuel our success.

Responsibilities: We are seeking a Product Manager to spearhead the development of our Crypto capital markets platform within the Liquidity team. This crucial role involves collaborating extensively with various stakeholders throughout the company to navigate regulatory frameworks, address operational requirements, and identify essential features needed to devise a long-term strategy for a platform that can enhance operational efficiencies, accommodate growing transaction volumes, and support market expansion. Successful candidates will excel at setting a clear product vision, fostering alignment across business functions, and prioritizing efforts ruthlessly to maximize impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulating and managing the product vision, features, and roadmap to cater to customers' global capital markets and lending needs.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams at Circle to understand customer pain points, share new product insights, communicate product strategies, and ensure progress remains unhindered.

Evaluating business risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, utilizing tools and monitoring mechanisms to keep stakeholders informed.

Engaging with liquidity partners to comprehend their requirements, translating capital demands into actionable strategies, product features, and roadmaps.

Overseeing multiple concurrent projects alongside the engineering team, ensuring timely delivery of product features.

Identifying and prioritizing enhancements that optimize success for our liquidity and distribution partners utilizing our stablecoin offerings.

Qualifications and Skills:

Over a decade of product management experience with proven track record of launching successful customer-facing products in capital markets settings.

Proficiency in steering product strategy for multifaceted commercial products, including risk identification and management.

Mentorship experience with other product managers, adept at influencing and collaborating with partners and executives to drive results.

In-depth knowledge of capital markets, lending, treasury management, or regulated financial services, preferably with a technical background in global product development.

Enthusiasm for financial services rooted in crypto assets and blockchain technology, coupled with sharp analytical capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to oversee end-to-end execution of complex product initiatives, sustaining revenue growth over time.

Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal forms, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across the board.

Proficiency in remote work environments, adept at working with teams spanning multiple time zones, and well-versed in tools like Slack and GSuite.

Additional Information:

Position eligible for immediate PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Salary range determined by various factors, which may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package and equities included, in addition to discretionary vacation policy and paid sick leave and holidays.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and values inclusivity.