Crypto Business Development Director

Primary responsibilities: (1) fundraising assets including for the fund and vaults from institutional players, funds of funds, family offices; and (2) fundraising BTC, ETH, SOL and other crypto from crypto treasuries, whales and any other players.

Secondary: (1) establishing strategic partnerships with new crypto projects to invest in them; and (2) building the pipeline for venture investments.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry trends with a proven track record of driving business growth and forming strategic partnerships.

This role requires a proactive individual who can identify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and develop strategies to expand our market presence.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication abilities, and a passion for the rapidly evolving world of digital currencies.

If you are a strategic thinker with a knack for identifying trends and opportunities in the crypto space, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the cryptocurrency sector.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Fundraise assets including for the fund and vaults from institutional players, funds of funds, family offices;
• Fundraise BTC, ETH, SOL and other crypto from crypto treasuries and whales for Fund’s cryptic share classes and for the Vaults;
• Negotiate and close partnership deals with potential clients and partners.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align business development strategies.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of business development initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients and partners.
• Work with OPS team to ensure all partnerships adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of partnership agreements.
• Research prospective communities in the crypto market, pursue promising leads, and construct smart agreements.
• Build and maintain steady relationships with current clients, employees, and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and ensure that their organizations adhere to legal and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development in the cryptocurrency or blockchain industry.
• Proven track record of fundraising, driving business growth and forming strategic partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Strong understanding of the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Experience with market research and analysis.
• Ability to travel as needed for business development activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and negotiate terms.

About Edge:

• Experts in smart contracts and digital assets since 2020.
• One of the biggest players in the TVL space.
• 30% net returns in USD, BTC and ETH in 2024 with zero drawdown day.
• AuM of $448m ($265m Fund, $183m SMAs/Vaults), the Fund is audited and regulated in the US, BVI and Cayman Islands with 100+ investors.
• 30+ full-time employees globally, 24/7 market coverage from Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.
• Current investors and trusted partners of leading crypto foundations, Swiss and US banks, FoFs and US ETF providers. Details
• Fully remote. US or EU time zone preferred.
• Competitive comp: base + bonus
• Vacations: 2-week vacation + national holidays

Contact information:

• Marianna Dzyubo
• [email protected]
• Telegram
• Website