Overview

Ripple is sharpening its focus on the dynamic payments landscape in China! We are looking for our first set of feet on the ground in Shanghai to launch and operationalize our brand new Shanghai office. While you won’t be charged with doing this on your own, this role requires an extremely high level of autonomy, entrepreneurial energy, and business savvy in order to smoothly bring a new international office online.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Partner with Ripple leadership in San Francisco to define and execute a strategy for building Ripple China to be a significant contributor to the growing Ripple network
  • Establish and foster relationships with all members of Ripple’s ecosystem (banks, partners, regulators) in Greater China
  • In conjunction with business leaders from across the Company, hire and manage a lean cross-functional customer facing team (sales, partnerships, marketing, customer success and regulatory relationships)
  • 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

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Seasoned entrepreneur with an execution mindset who has experience building a high-performance team from the ground up; 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 not just in mainland China but also Greater China; 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 mainland China market is essential, ideally with high-growth tech or fintech companies
  • Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese and business-level fluency in English are required
  • A postgraduate business qualification is desirable

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous Health & Wellness program
  • Training at our Headquarters in San Francisco’s Financial District
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact

WHO WE ARE:

Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain. By joining Ripple’s growing, global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets.

With offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Sao Paulo, Ripple has more than 100 customers around the world.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.