Ripple is the world’s only enterprise blockchain solution for global payments. Today the world sends more than $155 trillion across borders. Ripple connects banks, payment providers, corporates and digital asset exchanges via RippleNet to provide one frictionless experience to send money globally. Ripple’s Strategy and Operations team was formed to lead strategy development, drive business operations and lead joint venture partnerships. It has a unique vantage point looking across all functional areas and the overall strategic direction of the company. Ripple is looking to scale the Strategy and Operations Team globally to help run cross-functional strategic projects. Ideal candidates will be analytical and creative problem solvers, exceptional communicators and natural leaders. What you’ll do:

Identify corporate-level strategy topics, drive alignment on direction, develop a clear plan of actions, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive execution Establish a clearly defined engagement model with internal stakeholders and become a sought-after partner to strategic projects Lead cross-functional teams (through influence) across all levels to execute strategic initiatives like:

Working with Leadership to develop a mid/long-term corporate strategy Analyzing M&A opportunities and conducting due diligence Leading a new-market entry program Executing programs to scale company’s operations across multiple functions Driving regional expansion strategy in partnership with regional leadership

Partner with Finance to drive annual planning Engage with senior leadership on a frequent basis to present findings, recommend initiatives and drive execution Drive coordination and alignment between the headquarters, APAC and other regions

What you might look like:

15+ years experience in strategy / business operations / business development with at least 3 years of experience in leading a business operations function at rapidly growing fintech / crypto companies Good working knowledge of the crypto industry and the broader fintech industry Expert knowledge of the APAC region in finance and technology High level of proficiency in building vertical and horizontal logic for leadership presentations Enjoys managing and developing people Passionate about structuring and solving complex problems MBA preferred but not required; comfortable with data and quantitative disciplines