Institutional Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with regional expansion leadership to identify, establish, and enhance on/off-ramp infrastructures across high-value corridors.

• Analyze the liquidity flows of fiat and stablecoins to guide data-driven operational decisions and minimize friction in payment ecosystems.

• Lead and implement local stablecoin FX pilot programs.

• Develop milestone roadmaps to transition successful pilots into operational environments.

• Act as the primary project manager for initiatives related to geographic expansion.

• Conduct market research and monitor regulatory changes to identify and prioritize opportunities for corridor expansion.

• Oversee daily operational execution and compliance requirements as tier-1 US institutions adopt USAT.

• Maintain tracking of KPIs, status reports, and ensure internal alignment across institutional workflows.

• Connect regional expansion teams and manage strategic corridor partnerships from inception through to production.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 3–6 years of experience in project management, business development, or operational execution within fintech, cross-border payments, banking, or digital assets.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives successfully.

• Experience in coordinating technical and regulatory workstreams.

• Proven experience in driving projects from inception to completion.

• Strong foundational knowledge of cross-border settlements, payment rails, stablecoin mechanics, and regional fintech ecosystems.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to interact with internal partners, regional leads, and institutional external clients.

• Proactive and organized approach to tasks.

• Comfort in navigating ambiguity independently within a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent proficiency in English communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global team.

• Direct mentorship from the Head of USAT Institutional.

• Chance to contribute to impactful fintech and digital asset initiatives.

• Professional exposure to stablecoin, payments, and institutional onboarding operations.