USAT Institutional Associate (Junior-Mid)
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As a USAT Institutional Associate at Tether, you will accelerate market adoption, operational connectivity, and execution across core global corridors. Reporting directly to the Head of USAT Institutional, you take hands-on ownership of high-priority operational workflows, bridge regional expansion teams, and project manage strategic corridor partnerships from inception to production. You thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a strong baseline in fintech and digital asset execution, and are eager to drive high-impact output while being directly mentored.
What you'll do
- 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
- Lead and execute local stablecoin FX pilots and establish clear milestone roadmaps to transition successful pilots into active production environments
- Serve as primary project manager for active geographic expansion initiatives, conducting market research and tracking regulatory shifts to source, evaluate, and prioritize new corridor expansion opportunities
- 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
What you bring
- Excellent English communication skills
- A strong baseline in fintech and digital asset execution
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage high-priority operational workflows
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
About Tether
Tether is a global fintech platform pioneering reserve-backed digital tokens across blockchains. The company operates Tether Finance (home to USDT, the world's most trusted stablecoin), Tether Power (energy solutions for Bitcoin mining), Tether Data (infrastructure for AI and peer-to-peer technology, including the KEET app), Tether Education (digital learning services), and Tether Evolution (emerging technology initiatives). Tether operates as a remote-first, global team.
