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About the Role

As Director of Digital Assets Network, you will spearhead the vision, development, and global expansion of Western Union’s Digital Assets Network (DAN). You will define and execute the long-term product, growth, and commercial strategy, connecting partners into Western Union’s ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in blockchain and stablecoin technologies, exceptional product leadership, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-evolving environments.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the strategy to scale DAN into a global multi-sided network.
Own the P&L for DAN, including revenue growth, cost management, margin optimization, and financial performance against targets.
Drive monetization strategy, pricing models, and revenue diversification across products, partners, and regions.
Own adoption, transaction volume, revenue, and commercial outcomes.
Drive expansion across stablecoin ecosystems, exchanges, wallets, fintechs, and financial institutions.
Build and scale strategic partnerships across the digital asset ecosystem.
Lead global expansion across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.
Establish governance, KPIs, financial targets, and operating model to scale the network.
Lead product roadmap development, prioritization, and execution aligned to customer needs and business strategy.
Drive integration of DAN with Western Union’s retail, digital, and financial services platforms.
Partner with finance, compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure regulatory and financial alignment across global markets.
Champion innovation by identifying emerging trends in blockchain, stablecoins, and digital asset infrastructure.
Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team to deliver against growth, product, and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in fintech, payments, crypto, or platform businesses
5–10 years delivering blockchain, digital asset, or stablecoin products
Proven experience building or scaling stablecoin, crypto payments, or blockchain network businesses
Track record of owning or influencing P&L, commercial strategy, and revenue growth in a platform or network business
Strong product and commercial (GM) mindset with experience diversifying revenue streams and driving profitability
Track record of driving network growth, ecosystem expansion, and liquidity/adoption
Deep expertise in stablecoins, liquidity networks, on/off-ramps, and cross-border financial infrastructure
Experience delivering stablecoin, DeFi, or embedded finance platforms in large institutions or high-growth startups
Familiarity with companies such as Circle (CPN), BVNK, Bridge, Stripe Crypto, PayPal, and/or Coinbase
Strong cross-functional leadership across product, engineering, compliance, finance, and commercial teams
Experience scaling products across international markets and global payment ecosystems
Working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for digital assets and compliance-driven product development

Skills

blockchain
stablecoin technologies
product leadership
product strategy
growth strategy
commercial strategy
P&L management
monetization strategy
pricing models
revenue diversification
adoption
transaction volume
strategic partnerships
global expansion
governance
KPIs
financial targets
operating model
product roadmap development
prioritization
execution
customer needs
business strategy
integration
regulatory alignment
financial alignment
innovation
emerging trends
digital asset infrastructure
team leadership
DeFi
embedded finance
global regulatory frameworks
compliance-driven product development

Location

HYBRID

Work Type

HYBRID

Experience Level

10+ years of experience
5–10 years delivering blockchain, digital asset, or stablecoin products

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$215,000 - $245,000 USD per year

Benefits

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Access to best-in-class development platforms
Parental Leave
Family First Programs
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
Tuition Repayment Assistance Program

About the Company

Western Union is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments.

Equal Opportunity

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.