Operations Director - Japan
Job Summary
Job Description
Binance is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and oversee business operations in Japan. This role is crucial for driving business growth and ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives. The Operations Director will manage and optimize operations, develop and implement strategies for business growth, and build relationships with key stakeholders in Japan. Responsibilities include representing business functions, developing business plans, overseeing local business activities such as product localization and business development, ensuring collaboration within the Japan team, driving discussions for new product launches with external stakeholders and regulators, monitoring OKRs and KPIs, coordinating with central teams for timely project launches, pursuing strategic partnerships, identifying and mitigating risks, and coaching team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business planning, operations management, market research, a deep understanding of the Web3 industry, and a proven leadership track record.
Must have:
- Represent business functions and report to MD/BoD.
- Develop and implement business plans with GM.
- Oversee local business activities.
- Ensure collaboration within the Japan team.
- Drive new product/service launches with stakeholders.
- Monitor commercial OKRs and KPIs.
- Coordinate with central teams for project launches.
- Pursue strategic partnerships in Japan.
- Identify and mitigate risks.
- Coach and mentor team members.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- 10 years of operations management experience.
- 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in financial services/crypto.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Japanese market/regulations.
- Proficiency in Japanese and English.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
Good to have:
- Advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.
Perks:
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaborate with world-class talent.
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace.
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement.
5 skills required
Job Details
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 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, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
As we continue to expand our operations in Japan, we are seeking a strategic and experienced Operations Director to lead and oversee our business operations in the region. This role is crucial in driving business growth and ensuring the successful execution of Binance's strategic initiatives in Japan.
As the Operations Director for Binance in Japan, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company's operations to achieve business objectives and drive growth. You will work closely with the General Manager and his leadership team to develop and implement strategies that lead to an exponential business growth while reinforcing trustworthy relationships with key stakeholders in Japan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business planning and development, operations management, market research, a deep understanding of the Web3 industry, and a proven track record of success in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Represent the business functions within the Japan team and make regular/ad-hoc reports to the MD, BoD and other committee meetings.
- Lead developing business plans with the GM and implementing each initiative.
- Oversee all the local business activities including product localization, business development, partnership, marketing, etc.
- Ensure that the business functions within the Japan team have effective collaboration with each other to achieve business goals.
- Drive discussions for launching new products and services with external stakeholders including the local regulators.
- Monitor commercial OKRs and KPIs and propose action plans for GM.
- Coordinate with the central teams and make sure of a timely launch of projects.
- Pursue strategic partnerships and opportunities for growth in the Japanese market.
- Identify risks inherent to each initiative and work together with the risk management team to implement effective mitigation measures.
- Coach and mentor team members in tackling challenges and acquiring necessary skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of success in managing operations within the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective operational strategies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- In-depth knowledge of the Japanese market and regulatory environment.
- Proficiency in Japanese and English languages.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and compliance.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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About The Company
Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a product suite that includes the world's largest digital asset exchange and much more.
Trusted by over 200 millions of users worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more.
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