USAT Institutional Associate (Junior-Mid)

Tether; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether invites a highly driven USAT Institutional Associate to accelerate market adoption, operational connectivity, and execution across core global corridors. Reporting directly to the Head of USAT Institutional, you will take hands-on ownership of high-priority workflows, bridge regional teams, and project-manage corridor partnerships from inception to production.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced fintech environments, with 3–6 years of project management, business development, or

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in project management, business development, or operational execution within fintech, cross-border payments, banking, or digital assets.
• Strong communication and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven track record managing complex cross-functional initiatives from concept to close.

Responsibilities

• Ramp Connectivity & Corridor Optimization across high value corridors to drive global connectivity.
• Lead and execute local stablecoin pilots and establish milestones to production.
• Geographic project management and sourcing for expansion opportunities and regulatory awareness.
• Manage day-to-day institutional onboarding and ensure KPI tracking and timely status reporting.

Skills

Cross-border partnerships

Project management

Stakeholder management

Fintech domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

We are seeking a highly driven, organized, and entrepreneurial USAT Institutional Associate to accelerate market adoption, operational connectivity, and execution across core global corridors. As capacity expands across our pipeline, this role will serve as the execution engine for regional expansion initiatives, cross border pilots, and institutional onboarding.

Reporting directly to the Head of USAT Institutional, you will take hands on ownership of high priority operational workflows, bridge regional expansion teams, and project manage strategic corridor partnerships from inception to production. The ideal candidate thrives in fast paced environments, possesses a strong baseline in fintech and digital asset execution, and is eager to be directly mentored while driving high impact output.

Responsibilities

• Ramp Connectivity & Corridor Optimization
  • Partner closely with regional expansion leadership to identify, establish, and optimize on/off-ramp infrastructures across high value corridors to drive seamless global connectivity.
  • Analyze fiat and stablecoin liquidity flows to inform data driven operational decisions and eliminate friction in payment ecosystems.
• Local FX Pilots & Production Execution
  • Lead and execute local stablecoin FX pilots.
  • Establish clear milestone roadmaps to transition successful pilots into active production environments.
• Geographic Project Management & Sourcing
  • Serve as primary project manager for active geographic expansion initiatives
  • Conduct market research and track regulatory shifts to source, evaluate, and prioritize new corridor expansion opportunities.
• Institutional Onboarding & Operational Execution
  • Manage day-to-day operational execution and compliance requirements as tier-1 US institutions adopt USAT.
  • Maintain structured KPI tracking, status reporting, and internal alignment to guarantee execution velocity across active institutional workflows.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 3–6 years of experience in project management, business development, or operational execution within fintech, cross-border payments, banking, or digital assets.
• Execution & Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional initiatives, coordinating technical/regulatory workstreams, and driving projects from concept to close.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of cross-border settlements, payment rails, stablecoin mechanics, and regional fintech ecosystems.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface seamlessly with internal partners, regional leads, and institutional external clients.
• Mindset: Proactive, organized, and comfortable navigating ambiguity independently in a high-velocity ecosystem.