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Intersection·Executive·Contingent

Hiring a Network Management Lead to expand cross-border payments and digital asset partnerships.

Lightnet needed a Network Management Lead to develop strategic and commercial partnerships across payments, FX and on-/off-ramp infrastructure in Asia. Spectrum ran a targeted regional search across payment, stablecoin and digital asset infrastructure companies and placed a senior leader with rare cross-coverage of traditional payments and digital asset rails.

  • 8 weeks
    Brief to offer
  • 150+
    Countries Lightnet operates across
  • Singapore / Thailand
    Candidate location requirement
Situation

What created the seat.

Lightnet is a global fintech building payment infrastructure for cross-border transfers, on- and off-ramp services, FX, treasury and digital asset settlement, operating across 150+ countries with banks, fintechs and Web3 businesses through regulated payment rails. Spectrum was engaged to hire a Network Management Lead to develop strategic and commercial partnerships across payments, FX and on-/off-ramp infrastructure, helping Lightnet expand its ecosystem across priority markets. The role was remote, but candidates needed to be based in Singapore or Thailand.

Approach

How we ran the search.

Spectrum started with its existing network, then ran a targeted search across Asia focused on the most relevant company categories: cross-border payment and remittance infrastructure providers, stablecoin rails and regulated on-/off-ramp businesses, and digital asset infrastructure companies adjacent to liquidity and connectivity. This allowed the team to build a precise view of the ideal candidate profile and focus on the most relevant talent pools.

Result

What was placed.

Placed a senior Network Management Lead with experience across on-/off-ramp infrastructure, PSPs and stablecoin ecosystems. Delivered a candidate with strong alignment across both traditional payments and digital asset infrastructure, helping Lightnet secure the expertise needed to expand its partner network and strengthen its market position.

ClientLightnet
IndustryIntersection
SeniorityExecutive
EngagementContingent
PartnerCraig Oliver
PublishedFebruary 2026
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