(Very) Senior Product Manager
Bastion
About BastionBastion enables financial institutions and enterprises to issue regulated stablecoins, generate revenue on reserves, and expand their ecosystems. Bastion’s platform combines stablecoin issuance, secure custody, and seamless orchestration for cross-border transfers, on/off-ramps, and stablecoin conversions. With Bastion’s platform and APIs, businesses can create and scale their stablecoin network, while optimizing revenue, compliance, and control.You can check out our Guide for Candidates here to learn more about our work. OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Product Manager who is excited to help build the future of enterprise stablecoins with us. This is a hands-on role partnering closely with the (future) Head of Product, GTM, Engineering, and Compliance to ensure we deliver a reliable, compliant, and high‑quality product. You will own critical product areas end to end and drive outcomes through influence and exceptional execution.The overall goal of this role in the next 90 days is to set us up for success in 2025 - accelerating product development, clarifying the needs of enterprise clients, and preparing for an influx of new talent. This will be an intense period, but one where you will have immediate impact on a product that will move billions of dollars in 2026.We are open to this role being based anywhere in the United States, but there will be advantages to candidates who are based in (or willing to travel often to) New York City.Work to Be DoneInstead of a list of requirements, we want to give you a directional look into the first 7/15/30/90 Days.If you think this is something you can handle, we will be excited to speak with you.7 days — Rapid orientation and decision velocityDevelop a shared understanding of our “Issue → Hold → Move” architecture and immediate constraintsMeet core stakeholders in Eng, Design, Compliance, GTM; understand decision paths and escalationIdentify the top 3 delivery risks across issuance, on/off‑ramp, and external surfacesDeliverable: A one‑page action plan with 3 themes, owners, and next decisions due within 7 days15 days — Unblock and set the operating rhythmLock the initial 30‑day priorities and success signals for Issuance and Hold/Move reliabilityJoin customer conversations with GTM and translate insights into clear problem statements and hypothesesHelp stand up lean product cadences: weekly portfolio review, cross‑functional intake, and risk registerValidate user journeys and compliance touchpoints for near‑term milestonesDeliverable: 30‑day execution plan with milestones, risks, and cross‑functional owners30 days — Ship visible progress and reduce riskShow customer‑visible progress on at least one external surface or API milestone in your areaDe‑risk readiness with test plans, observability requirements, and runbooks in partnership with EngPublish a crisp roadmap for your area linking themes to outcomes and checkpoints for the next quarterDeliverable: Updated roadmap for your area, measurable outcomes for first themes, and a repeatable planning cadence90 days — Scale impact and prove durabilityDemonstrate measurable wins with reliability and compliance baked inInstitutionalize product principles, analytics, and quality bars within your area that guide prioritizationBastion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and placement. Bastion participates in E-Verify to authorize eligibility of employment in the United States.