Director of Product, Digital Assets & Stablecoin

Director of Product, Digital Assets and Stablecoin - New York, NY

Are you customer obsessed and passionate about building products and experiences that support the financial needs of a global population? How about offering up your technical skills in a business that is committed to moving money for better? If you are interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our high impact contributions are recognized and celebrated both by our customers and our leadership, allowing each of us to thrive, then it is time to join Western Union as a Director of Product, Digital Assets and Stablecoin.

Western Union powers your pursuit

As Director of Product, Digital Assets & Stablecoin, you will lead the delivery, development, and growth of Western Union's global digital assets and stablecoin products. This role is responsible for executing the long-term product journey, connecting digital assets to Western Union's broader retail, digital banking, and financial services strategy. You will deliver on customer needs, shape the product, and drive adoption at scale globally.

Deep expertise in blockchain and stablecoin technologies, strong product leadership, and the ability to navigate complex environments are essential.

Role Responsibilities

* Execute and evolve the product strategy for digital assets and stablecoin as the key product owner.

* Drive product growth and market adoption of Western Union stablecoin.

* Align product delivery with partner requirements and developer needs, collaborating with Solutions Engineering, Wallet, and other product teams.

* Drive product roadmaps, launch execution, and adoption metrics across the crypto network and ecosystem.

* Ensure compliance and operational scalability by working with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams.

* Represent the product externally with partners and internally with executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership.

* Support expansion of Western Union's Payment Partner Network, integrating banks, fintechs, card networks, wallets, merchants, and agents into a unified ecosystem anchored by the stablecoin.

* Define and prioritize the product roadmap for digital asset growth initiatives.

* Collaborate with engineering, compliance, legal, and marketing to deliver scalable and compliant solutions.

* Stay ahead of regulatory developments and ensure product alignment with evolving standards.

* Lead and grow a team of delivery-focused subject matter experts.

* Define and deliver the long-term strategy for digital asset products.

* Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with exchanges, wallets, DeFi protocols, custodians, and fintech platforms.

* Execute partnership opportunities globally, aligned to the stablecoin strategy and vision.

* Understand and drive customer behaviors, pain points, and aspirations across global segments relevant to stablecoin and digital asset network and exchange usage.

* Deliver impactful use-cases to drive adoption and volume of Western Union's stablecoin. Translate insights into clear product requirements and technical direction.

Role Requirements

* 15+ years of product management experience, including senior leadership in fintech, payments, or digital asset/blockchain platforms.

* Proven ability to define and scale complex payment and blockchain products in B2B or B2B2C environments.

* Deep understanding of the industry and global payment landscape, with hands-on experience.

* Experience managing large cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders across engineering, compliance, and business functions.

* Delivery-focused, action-oriented, and driven to build solutions.

* Bachelor's degree in business, operations, finance, information systems, or a related field;
Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

* Strong technical acumen in core banking platforms, APIs, digital wallets, and embedded finance ecosystems.

* Track record of leading large-scale operational improvement projects and successful product launches.

* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with experience using data to drive operational outcomes.

* Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

* Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience

* 5 to 10 years of proven delivery experience in blockchain, digital asset, and stable coins.

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

* Product subject matter expert with a proven track record in stablecoin and crypto delivery.

* Experience building and delivering stablecoin, DeFi protocols, or embedded finance platforms in large institutions or successful start-ups.

* Detailed and first-hand knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for digital assets.

* Proven global perspective, peer-tested, and likely published.

* Experience working with global payment facilitators, marketplaces, or developer ecosystems.

* Background in regulated financial…