USAT Institutional Associate
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As a USAT Institutional Associate at Tether, you'll accelerate market adoption, operational connectivity, and execution across core global corridors. Reporting directly to the Head of USAT Institutional, you'll own high-priority operational workflows, bridge regional expansion teams, and project manage strategic corridor partnerships from inception to production. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working hands-on with a strong baseline in fintech and digital asset execution while being directly mentored to drive high-impact output.
What you'll do
- Partner 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
- 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
- A strong baseline in fintech and digital asset execution
- Excellent English communication skills
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities
- Project management capabilities and a detail-oriented approach to operational workflows
About Tether
Tether is a global fintech leader pioneering reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. The company operates Tether Finance (featuring USDT, the world's most trusted stablecoin), Tether Power (sustainable Bitcoin mining with eco-friendly energy solutions), Tether Data (AI and peer-to-peer infrastructure including KEET, a secure data-sharing app), Tether Education (digital learning and skills development), and Tether Evolution (emerging technology initiatives). Tether's team works remotely worldwide and has established itself as a leader in the digital asset industry.
