Vice President of Strategic Planning

Job Title: Vice President of Strategic Planning

Department: Executive Office / Global Strategy & Corporate Development

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Los Angeles, California / Hybrid Office

Company Introduction

Poloniex is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset platform, providing secure, efficient, and innovative trading solutions to users worldwide. Focused on transparency, regulatory alignment, and technology-driven growth, Poloniex empowers traders, institutional investors, and fintech partners to participate confidently in the digital asset economy.

As a trusted platform in the crypto ecosystem, Poloniex delivers advanced trading infrastructure, institutional-grade security, and scalable digital asset solutions. Its expanding global presence includes a new strategic and operational hub in Los Angeles, dedicated to driving international growth, organizational scalability, and long-term strategic innovation.

This Los Angeles hub will guide Poloniex’s expansion strategy, market positioning, partnership development, and multi-region coordination—strengthening the company’s ambition to shape the future of digital finance through innovation, integrity, and operational excellence.

Job Overview

The Vice President of Strategic Planning (VP of Strategic Planning) will play a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for defining Poloniex’s long-term strategy, global market expansion roadmap, and cross-functional strategic initiatives. Reporting to the CEO and COO, the VP will oversee corporate planning, strategic analysis, market intelligence, and enterprise-level priorities—ensuring alignment between vision, execution, and sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished strategy and corporate development leader with deep experience in fintech, blockchain, or institutional financial services. They should demonstrate the ability to guide organizational strategy, evaluate global opportunities, optimize business performance, and support Poloniex’s growth into new markets with clarity and discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Corporate Vision

Lead the development and execution of Poloniex’s global strategic plan, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate objectives and regulatory environments.

Build multi-year strategic roadmaps across business units, markets, and product lines.

Identify new growth opportunities in digital assets, institutional adoption, global markets, and emerging blockchain innovations.

Conduct strategic assessments that guide organizational priorities and investment decisions.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

Oversee global market research, industry trend analysis, and competitive intelligence to guide executive decision-making.

Evaluate market, regulatory, and technological shifts in the digital asset ecosystem and translate insights into actionable strategies.

Strengthen Poloniex’s market positioning and long-term competitive advantage.

Global Expansion & Institutional Strategy

Lead strategic planning for Poloniex’s expansion into the Americas and other priority markets.

Develop scalable frameworks to support institutional partnerships, cross-border trading, and ecosystem growth.

Ensure strategic initiatives support global regulatory requirements, governance standards, and enterprise-level objectives.

Organizational Alignment & Business Execution

Partner with product, technology, compliance, operations, and finance leaders to drive aligned execution of strategic initiatives.

Define business priorities, OKRs, and cross-functional governance frameworks.

Guide strategic transformation initiatives that enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and organizational maturity.

Governance, Risk & Strategic Oversight

Oversee strategic risk assessments related to market entry, partnerships, competition, regulatory changes, and major investments.

Support the development of corporate governance and decision-making structures for long-term strategic resilience.

Ensure that key strategic plans align with Poloniex’s risk appetite, compliance obligations, and global standards.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and mentor a high-performing strategy team with strong analytical, market, and cross-functional capabilities.

Foster a culture of innovation, strategic thinking, and collaborative execution across global teams.

Guide leadership development, strategic communication, and stakeholder alignment at all levels.

Financial Optimization & Strategic Resource Allocation

Oversee strategic budgeting, investment prioritization, and long-term resource deployment.

Work with Finance to connect strategic initiatives to financial outcomes, KPIs, and enterprise value.

Lead strategic scenario modeling, business case development, and portfolio optimization.

Qualifications

18–20 years of progressive experience in strategic management, corporate development, or executive leadership within fintech, blockchain, or financial services.

Proven success in driving corporate strategy, global expansion, and enterprise transformation.

Deep understanding of digital asset markets, blockchain technology, and institutional financial systems.

Expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, governance, and organizational alignment.

Exceptional communication, analytical, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Core Competencies

Strategic Vision & Planning: Translates corporate goals into integrated global strategies.

Market Intelligence: Identifies competitive and market insights that drive long-term advantage.

Scalability & Transformation: Leads large-scale transformation and growth initiatives.

Cross-Functional Integration: Aligns strategy across product, technology, operations, and compliance.

Risk & Governance: Ensures alignment with regulatory, financial, and strategic risk frameworks.

Leadership Excellence: Fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and strategic execution.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.

Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.

Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.

Relocation and international mobility support.

Opportunities to represent Poloniex at major digital asset, fintech, and global finance forums.

Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)

Deliver a unified global strategy driving sustainable growth, scalability, and institutional trust.

Achieve measurable improvements in strategic alignment, market positioning, and organizational performance.

Strengthen Poloniex’s reputation as a global leader in digital asset trading and innovation.

Establish a high-performing strategic function that supports long-term corporate excellence.