There are a few things we look for when adding top talent to our team:Â Â
First, we look for candidates who lead with authenticity, bringing your whole self to what you do
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Second, crypto is moving fast and so do we
Having an orientation to action and making the invisible, visible through clear communication & leadership are key principles for our team
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Finally, we believe everyone is always learning so demonstrating humility as we get better is how we will build a beautiful company
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ResponsibilitiesÂ
- Drive business growth in APAC, with an emphasis on identifying and executing on opportunities to move the needle on Customers and Revenue
 - Be directly responsible for Region P&L
- Build a world class sales and growth teamÂ
- Play a key role in supporting major regulatory/policy efforts, and subsequently ensuring that Figment operates in full compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements
- Be the face of Figment in the region, including media engagements, conferences and industry forums, and in meetings with local clients and regulators
- Oversee Figments offices, reporting into our Vice President of Revenue and Growth
 - Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Design counterparts in US to create products and user experiences highly-adapted to the needs of regional clients
- Drive Figments expansion strategy in the region, through Channel Partners, Direct clients and developing strategic relationships with the largest asset managers in APAC
- Create strategic partnerships, bring regional M&A opportunities and venture bets; stay on top of market trends and competitive dynamics
- Partner closely with US teams to ensure operational excellence and that Figments brand and values are reflected locally
Desired skills
- Must have entrepreneurial experience founding or leading a tech or fintech company in the APAC market, and scaling it to at least $100M in revenue
- Solid understanding of the APAC region regulated payment services and financial services landscape, particularly with respect to fintech
 - Experience in business development, especially payments
- Past experience in engaging with regulators and managing a business/business unit subject to regulatory oversight
- Great communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in a remote-first organization, implementing global standards while ensuring that local requirements are met
- Good understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate ( Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing)
 - Keen interest in crypto/blockchain with a familiarity of staking
 - Experience in working with a multi-national & US headquartered business
 - Self-starter who is excited at the prospect of growing a business in a fast developing sector
- Pragmatic and solutions-oriented: always looking for more efficient and effective ways to do things