Director of Product, Digital Assets & Stablecoin

Director of Product, Digital Assets and Stablecoin

Are you customer obsessed and passionate about building products and experiences that support the financial needs of a global population? How about offering up your technical skills in a business that is committed to moving money for better? If you are interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our high impact contributions are recognized and celebrated both by our customers and our leadership, allowing each of us to thrive, then it is time to join Western Union as a Director of Product, Digital Assets and Stablecoin.

Western Union powers your pursuit

As Director of Product, Digital Assets & Stablecoin, you will lead the delivery, development, and growth of Western Union's global digital assets and stablecoin products. This role is responsible for executing the long-term product journey, connecting digital assets to Western Union's broader retail, digital banking, and financial services strategy. You will deliver on customer needs, shape the product, and drive adoption at scale globally. Deep expertise in blockchain and stablecoin technologies, strong product leadership, and the ability to navigate complex environments are essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Execute and evolve the product strategy for digital assets and stablecoin as the key product owner.
• Drive product growth and market adoption of Western Union stablecoin.
• Align product delivery with partner requirements and developer needs, collaborating with Solutions Engineering, Wallet, and other product teams.
• Drive product roadmaps, launch execution, and adoption metrics across the crypto network and ecosystem.
• Ensure compliance and operational scalability by working with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams.
• Represent the product externally with partners and internally with executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership.
• Support expansion of Western Union's Payment Partner Network, integrating banks, fintechs, card networks, wallets, merchants, and agents into a unified ecosystem anchored by the stablecoin.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap for digital asset growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, compliance, legal, and marketing to deliver scalable and compliant solutions.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and ensure product alignment with evolving standards.
• Lead and grow a team of delivery-focused subject matter experts.
• Define and deliver the long-term strategy for digital asset products.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with exchanges, wallets, DeFi protocols, custodians, and fintech platforms.
• Execute partnership opportunities globally, aligned to the stablecoin strategy and vision.
• Understand and drive customer behaviors, pain points, and aspirations across global segments relevant to stablecoin and digital asset network and exchange usage.
• Deliver impactful use-cases to drive adoption and volume of Western Union's stablecoin. Translate insights into clear product requirements and technical direction.

Role Requirements

Preferred Experience

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company - transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union.

Salary : The base salary range is $150,000 - $236,000 per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Benefits : You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few.

Your United States - Specific Benefits Include : Flexible Time off - Medical, Dental and Life Insurance - Tuition Assistance Program - Parental Leave - One day volunteer time off - $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code - Quarterly - Recognition Program "Game Changers" - Employee Discount Program - Global Adoption Assistance - Global Scholarship Awards Program - 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania : Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.