USAT Institutional Associate (Junior-Mid)
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As a USAT Institutional Associate at Tether, you 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.
What you'll do
- Partner closely with regional expansion leadership to identify, establish, and optimize on/off-ramp infrastructures across high-value corridors and 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
- Conduct market research and track 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 take hands-on ownership of high-priority projects
About Tether
Tether is a global fintech leader pioneering reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. The company operates Tether Finance (home to USDT, the world's most trusted stablecoin, and digital asset tokenization services), Tether Power (Bitcoin mining with eco-friendly practices), Tether Data (AI and peer-to-peer infrastructure including KEET), Tether Education (digital learning access), and Tether Evolution (innovation at the intersection of technology and human potential). Tether operates as a remote-first global team.
