Key skills
TokenomicsGovernance frameworksEconomic modelingAnalytical skillsCross-functional collaborationInfluencing without authorityTechnical concept distillationonchain protocolsStaking economicsWritten communicationVerbal communicationStrategic mindsetCommunication
About this role
Circle is a financial technology company focused on creating the internet of money. They are seeking a Lead Product Manager, Token to define and lead the exploration of utility token opportunities for the Arc ecosystem, working cross-functionally to shape economic models and governance frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Design a potential token and governance architecture: Develop and contribute to a potential token design, tokenomics and phased roadmap for Arc and related ecosystem parties
- Model economic systems and incentive structures: Create simulations and scenario analyses to evaluate token distributions, validator rewards, staking mechanisms, and incentive structures that drive usage of the Arc network
- Operationalize governance frameworks: Define systems, tooling, and processes for onchain and offchain governance — from proposal frameworks to validator councils and community engagement
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Circle’s Product, Legal, Policy, and Treasury teams to ensure regulatory alignment and financial soundness
- Engage the broader community: Develop documentation, playbooks, and forums to educate and activate participants — from developers to institutions to users
- Benchmark and research: Continuously analyze market-leading governance systems, token designs, and economic mechanisms to inform Circle’s approach
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience across crypto research, token design, protocol economics, or governance operations
- Deep understanding of tokenomics, game theory, and token governance
- Strong analytical skills; experience running financial or economic models for token ecosystems
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams — influencing without authority
- Ability to distill technical concepts into clear frameworks and communications
- Strategic mindset with bias toward execution and measurable ecosystem outcomes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with onchain protocols or staking economics strongly preferred