Head of Southeast Asia

The company provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain. Partner with Ripple leadership in San Francisco to further define and execute a strategy to ensure Ripple Southeast Asia will continue to be a significant contributor to the growing Ripple network. Establish and foster relationships with all members of Ripple’s ecosystem (e.g. banks, fintech, partners, regulators, media) in the region. In conjunction with business leaders from across the Company; grow, guide, and support an already-strong local team in Singapore. Engage actively with Ripple Product, Sales and Client Success functional leaders to offer insights into local needs and trends, support sales targets, service delivery and satisfaction metrics. Seasoned entrepreneur with an execution mindset who has experience building and guiding a high-performance team; somebody who loves getting their hands dirty and wearing many hats in order to drive results. Natural leader and effective in leading cross-functional teams, especially satellite offices. Deeply familiar with the payments landscape (across commercial banks, central banks, payment providers, regulators, etc.) and how it works in Southeast Asia; established network of contacts. Strong communicator of ideas; able to engage and lead client and Ripple teams in challenging the status quo, implementing change, and driving action with a sense of urgency. Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain talent in an entrepreneurial environment. Proven success in sales, consulting, marketing or product management in financial services, banking technology or payments is essential. 10-15 years experience in the Southeast Asia market is essential, ideally with high-growth tech or fintech companies. Business-level proficiency in at least one other language spoken in the region a plus. A postgraduate business qualification is desirable.