VP of Marketing

Cyclops  ยท  via Backpacker Job Board
๐ŸŒŽ Remote

Job Description:

  • Own how Cyclops establishes itself as the leader in stablecoin solutions for payments companies
  • Own and evolve brand messaging hierarchies, visual systems, tone of voice, and overall positioning
  • Develop thought leadership strategy, POVs, white papers, reports, bylines, and executive visibility
  • Own end-to-end presence at payments conferences worldwide
  • Build and defend the annual conference calendar
  • Grow digital brand presence through website brand expression, SEO strategy, and AIO/GEO positioning
  • Own the brand measurement framework, define success metrics, track performance, and report to leadership
  • Build relationships with payments analysts, journalists, and influencers
  • Develop co-branded content and activations with clients and partners
  • Report directly to Co-Founder Pat Duffy
  • Apply hands-on execution across brand, field marketing, digital presence, analytics, press relations, and partner marketing

Requirements:

  • Deep payments industry experience, having worked at a payments orchestrator, PSP, network, acquirer, or payments-first platform whose clients are payment companies
  • Deep familiarity with the payments conference circuit, including planning, staffing, and owning event strategy and execution
  • Strong grasp of digital brand and SEO/AIO in a B2B context
  • Understanding of how AI search is changing discoverability and strong strategies for improving visibility
  • Deep understanding of consumer psychology, including social proof, emotional triggers, trust, and authority
  • A network in payments
  • Hands-on execution alongside strategy
  • Ability to build a brand rather than merely oversee an existing one
  • Ability to work as a U.S. team member
  • Ability to roll up sleeves and demonstrate relentless execution

Benefits:

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Company-issued laptop
  • Technology accessories
  • Annual in-person full-team meetup
  • Other perks that support health, well-being, and life outside of work