Operations Manager, Payments (Kazakhstan)

Binance
ADD LOCATION HERE, Kazakhstan
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in crypto or financial institutions working in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region, who can manage fiat operations and build partnerships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in crypto or financial institutions and a deep understanding of local communities in Kazakhstan and the CIS region.
    — “Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region.”
  • Individuals who have led business units or growth functions and can manage regulatory and partnership challenges.
    — “5+ years of proven success in a similar role leading a business unit, business development, or business growth function.”
  • Professionals fluent in Russian and English, with Kazakh language skills as a strong differentiator.
    — “Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred.”

Things to consider

  • This role may involve on-the-ground work in Kazakhstan despite the remote-first arrangement.
    — “Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)”
  • A commitment to understanding and engaging with local crypto and fiat communities is essential.
    — “Deep understanding of local communities and the crypto space”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience in setting up or managing fiat operations in emerging markets.
    — “Set up, sustain, and manage the local fiat business and fiat operations”
  • Emphasize any background in localizing products for regional markets.
    — “product localisation, partnerships with banks and payment providers”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Kazakhstan and the CIS region.
    — “Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations to provide strategic advice”
  • Showcase ability to lead market development and partnership-building efforts.
    — “Explore collaboration opportunities with local fiat partners, blockchain and crypto communities”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collect and act on user feedback and competitor insights.
    — “Collect feedback from local users and communities, as well as competitor insights”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • set up fiat business
  • collect user feedback
  • explore partnerships
  • design go-to-market strategies
  • maintain regulatory knowledge
Typical background
operations managementbusiness development

Skills & requirements

Required

Operations ManagementProduct LocalizationPartnershipsMarket DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

Preferred

Cryptocurrency Knowledge

About the role

Original posting from Binance via Greenhouse

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

About the role

Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. We are looking for a Operations Manager to set up, run, and grow the local fiat business: day-to-day fiat operations, product localisation, partnerships with banks and payment providers, and market development.

Responsibilities

Set up, sustain, and manage the local fiat business and fiat operations, including product localisation, and support the business on regulatory matters;

Collect feedback from local users and communities, as well as competitor insights, to optimise the service offering;

Explore collaboration opportunities with local fiat partners, blockchain and crypto communities, and industry associations to expand fiat awareness in the market;

Develop further fiat-related partnerships, including fiat on-ramp providers and KYC vendors;

Design and implement go-to-market strategies to grow fiat volumes, including content and promotion strategies;

Maintain strong relationships with regulators, banks, and payment partners;

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations to provide strategic advice;

Lead local fiat growth and other business development activities.

Requirements

5+ years of proven success in a similar role leading a business unit, business development, or business growth function at a blockchain or crypto company, financial institution, or bank;

Deep understanding of local communities and the crypto space;

Strong work ethic and commitment to results;

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player;

Problem-solving and results-driven mindset;

Passion for crypto and digital assets;

Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred.

Why Binance

Shape the future of finance 

Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure

Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy

Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

Competitive salary and company benefits

Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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Source: Binance careers (Greenhouse)

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