Payments Growth Lead- Southeast Asia at Solana Foundation

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

7–12 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy within payments, fintech, blockchain, and/or financial services
Strong network across Southeast Asia with executives in fintech, e-wallets, PSPs, and merchant platforms
Proven ability to engage regulators and navigate diverse regulatory environments in SEA
Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, including e-wallets, QR-code adoption, PoS systems, and cross-border settlement
Fluency in English; business proficiency in a major Southeast Asian language (e.g., Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog) is a plus
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable operating across multiple markets

Responsibilities

Help define and execute Solana’s payments and adoption strategy for Southeast Asia
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with fintechs, e-wallet providers, PoS operators, merchant platforms, and regulators
Identify opportunities for stablecoin issuance and adoption in local currencies, as well as cross-border settlement and remittances
Partner with PSPs, super apps, and banks to integrate Solana into payment rails and merchant acceptance networks
Drive adoption through strategic integrations with Web2 platforms, e-commerce, and consumer applications
Represent the Solana Foundation at industry events, conferences, and regulatory forums in Southeast Asia
Collaborate with Solana’s global BD, ecosystem, and policy teams to ensure alignment and execution

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SolanaBlockchainPaymentsStablecoinsFintechPartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentStrategyCross-border PaymentsRemittancesE-walletsE-commerceRegulatorsDeFiDePIN

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this role?

The role requires 7–12 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy within payments, fintech, blockchain, and/or financial services.

What key skills and networks are needed for success?

Candidates need a strong network across Southeast Asia with executives in fintech, e-wallets, PSPs, and merchant platforms, proven ability to engage regulators, and deep understanding of the payments ecosystem including e-wallets, QR-code adoption, PoS systems, and cross-border settlement.

Is this a remote position or does it require specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is an entrepreneurial, self-motivated leader with 7-12 years in payments or fintech BD, a robust SEA network with fintech executives and regulators, and deep payments ecosystem knowledge, ready to drive Solana's adoption in digital payments and stablecoins.

Solana Foundation

Blockchain platform for decentralized applications

About Solana Foundation

Solana is a blockchain platform that allows for the development of fast and secure decentralized applications (dApps) and cryptocurrencies. It can process thousands of transactions per second, making it appealing for developers and traders in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and staking rewards, with validators earning SOL tokens for securing the network. The Solana Foundation supports the ecosystem by providing grants and resources to promote decentralization and application development.

None, SwitzerlandHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$339.8MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Risks

Stablecoin adoption may reduce demand for Solana's native SOL tokens.

Regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins could impact Solana's blockchain development focus.

Geopolitical tensions from crypto use in sanctioned regions may affect Solana's operations.

Differentiation

Solana processes thousands of transactions per second, offering unmatched speed and efficiency.

The network's security is bolstered by thousands of independent validating nodes.

Solana's Delegation Program incentivizes high-quality operations among validators.

Upsides

Pro-crypto U.S. administration may enhance Solana's growth in the American market.

Solana's investment in RD Technologies could expand its ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments creates new opportunities for Solana's blockchain solutions.

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