Head of APAC

Crypto Pro Network; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Head of APAC to oversee business efforts in Singapore and the broader region. This role involves strategic leadership, driving partnerships, and enhancing brand awareness within the financial ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a background in fintech and a strong understanding of local regulations. They will work with cross-functional teams to promote innovative blockchain solutions. Join us to help shape the future of the financial landscape in Asia.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in a senior role within fintech or digital asset technology companies.
• Experience engaging local and regional regulators across Singapore and APAC.
• Strong board-level engagement and strategic decision-making experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead local Paxos employees in Singapore, providing strategic guidance.
• Develop and drive regional strategy throughout APAC.
• Drive business development initiatives and identify partnership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in fintech

Business growth

Marketing strategies

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

About Paxos

Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky — supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it.

We’re on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. For over a decade, we’ve built blockchain infrastructure that tokenizes, custodies, trades and settles assets for the world’s leading financial institutions, like Mastercard, Visa, Robinhood, and PayPal.

About the team

The growth team at Paxos is focused on driving strategic partnerships, accelerating growth initiatives and forging collaborative relationships with key industry players. We’re dedicated to identifying new market opportunities around the world, and implementing innovative solutions to propel Paxos forward in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

About the role

The Head of APAC will lead Paxos' business efforts in Singapore and throughout APAC by overseeing local operations, providing strategic guidance and engaging in high-level executive discussions. They will drive partnerships, enhance brand awareness and develop innovative solutions within the financial ecosystem. Additionally, they will stay informed about industry trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as a thought leader in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency regulation within the region.

What you'll do

• Lead local Paxos employees in Singapore, serving as an escalation point and providing strategic guidance to ensure the successful execution of operations and projects.
• Develop and drive the regional strategy throughout APAC.
• Develop and execute effective marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, customer engagement and market penetration of Paxos’s product lines.
• Drive business development initiatives, identify partnership opportunities and establish a strong presence for Paxos in the Singaporean and broader Asian financial ecosystem.
• Develop and manage executive-level relationships with regional partners and vendors, including banks, financial institutions and technology organizations.
• Partner with our Product and Engineering organization to develop and introduce innovative solutions to address regional customer demands, aiding in the transition of the region's financial infrastructure towards a regulated blockchain system.
• Stay abreast of developments in the financial and regulatory landscape, providing insights and recommendations to the global leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, growth, technology, and operations, to ensure seamless implementation of business plans.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Proven track record of leadership in a senior role within fintech or digital asset technology companies.
• Experience engaging local and regional regulators across Singapore and throughout APAC with a good understanding of local regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong board-level engagement and strategic decision-making experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, execute marketing strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.