Lead Product Manager, Token

Circle is a financial technology company focused on the emerging internet of money. The Lead Product Manager, Token will define and lead the exploration of utility token opportunities for the Arc ecosystem, working cross-functionally to shape the economic model and governance framework.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the exploration of utility token opportunities for the Arc ecosystem
• Help Circle shape the economic model, governance framework, and feature design of a potential native token on the Arc network
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Business, Engineering, Data, Treasury, Legal, and Policy teams as we explore potential token design mechanisms
• Develop and contribute to a potential token design, tokenomics and phased roadmap for Arc and related ecosystem parties
• Create simulations and scenario analyses to evaluate token distributions, validator rewards, staking mechanisms, and incentive structures that drive usage of the Arc network
• Define systems, tooling, and processes for onchain and offchain governance
• Partner with Circle’s Product, Legal, Policy, and Treasury teams to ensure regulatory alignment and financial soundness
• Develop documentation, playbooks, and forums to educate and activate participants
• 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