Head of Stablecoins

About the Company

The Solana Foundation is a non-profit based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. Solana is a high performance blockchain that can deliver a fast and friendly user experience, without sacrificing security.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Solana Foundation's stablecoin growth strategy end-to-end
• Build and manage relationships with major stablecoin issuers, exchanges, custodians, market makers, and DeFi protocols
• Design and oversee commercial strategies and liquidity initiatives to attract and retain stablecoin capital
• Work with product and engineering teams to identify infrastructure gaps and enable new use cases
• Collaborate with ecosystem teams across DeFi, payments, and institutional adoption
• Track competitive dynamics across chains and adapt strategy quickly
• Represent Solana Foundation in executive conversations and industry working groups

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business development, product strategy, growth, or protocol leadership
• Strong understanding of stablecoin mechanics, DeFi liquidity dynamics, and on-chain incentive design
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior relationships with issuers and institutional partners
• Sharp analytical thinking and ability to model scenarios
• Excellent communication skills for both crypto-native and traditional audiences
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-moving, globally distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience at a stablecoin issuer, DeFi protocol, L1/L2, or crypto-native fund
• Background in commercial strategies, tokenomics, or liquidity strategy
• Existing relationships with major stablecoin issuers and key DeFi teams
• Experience in payments infrastructure or traditional capital markets