Lead Product Manager, On-chain Payments

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.THE WORK:We’re looking for a senior product leader to shape the future of payments and financial applications on the XRP Ledger.In this role, you’ll own product strategy and execution across areas such as stablecoin payments, on-chain liquidity and foreign exchange, and emerging forms of programmable commerce. You’ll work at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, financial markets, and real-world customer needs - turning new capabilities into products and experiences that can achieve meaningful adoption.This is a highly cross-functional role. You’ll work closely with engineering, business development, ecosystem partners, and customers to identify the most important problems to solve, develop a clear product strategy, and drive complex initiatives from concept through market adoption.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Own product strategy and roadmap for key payments and on-chain financial capabilities on the XRP LedgerIdentify and prioritize opportunities where blockchain infrastructure can meaningfully improve how value is exchanged, converted, and settledDevelop product-market fit hypotheses and validate them through customer discovery, market research, product data, and real-world usagePartner closely with Engineering to translate market and customer needs into scalable product and protocol capabilitiesWork with financial institutions, payment providers, liquidity providers, developers, and other ecosystem participants to understand workflows and adoption barriersLead complex cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Engineering, Business Development, and external partnersDefine the capabilities and ecosystem requirements needed to deliver compelling end-to-end customer experiencesNavigate technical, commercial, and market tradeoffs to drive clear decisions and maintain momentumRepresent the product strategy internally and externally with customers, partners, and the broader ecosystemWHAT YOU'LL BRING: Significant product management experience building payments, fintech, financial infrastructure, trading, or other technically complex productsProven ability to define product strategy and lead ambiguous, high-impact initiatives from discovery through launch and adoptionStrong cross-functional leadership skills, with a track record of driving alignment across technical and commercial organizationsStrong technical fluency and experience working closely with engineering teams on backend, infrastructure, API, or protocol-level productsDeep customer orientation and the ability to translate complex financial workflows into clear product opportunitiesStrong systems thinking and judgment across product, technology, market dynamics, and go-to-market considerationsExcellent written and verbal communication, particularly when simplifying complex problems and driving decisions across diverse stakeholdersComfort operating in a fast-moving environment where the market, technology, and customer needs are still evolvingNice to Have:Experience in payments, FX, liquidity, settlement, treasury, or financial market infrastructureExperience building crypto, blockchain, or stablecoin productsFamiliarity with wallets, digital assets, on-chain transactions, and decentralized or electronic trading systemsExperience with developer platforms, open-source ecosystems, or protocol-level product developmentExperience launching products that depend on adoption across multiple ecosystem participantsFor positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. CA Annual Base Salary Range$216,000—$270,000 USDWHO WE ARE:Do Your Best WorkThe opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leadersA learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership TeamWe come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!Take Control of Your FinancesCompetitive salary, bonuses, and equityCompetitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family supportEmployee giving matchMobile phone stipendTake Care of YourselfR&R days so you can rest and rechargeGenerous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programmingGenerous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need itIndustry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun eventsBenefits listed above are for full-time employees. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. 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