Founding BD & Partnerships Lead

EMEA (Remote) · Full-time

You will establish and lead business development and partnerships for a crypto-backed stablecoin firm that is bringing securities-backed vehicles to on-chain dollar issuance. The team has already attracted attention across DeFi and recently closed a $6.5m pre-seed round backed by top-tier investors in the BTC ecosystem.

Please note: This role is open to candidates already authorized to work in EMEA. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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What you will do

You will own end-to-end deal execution with larger DeFi protocols and ecosystem partners, from first contact through negotiation, onboarding, and long-term expansion.

You will structure and negotiate commercially meaningful agreements tied to TVL, BTC liquidity, and foundation token support, and you will align incentives across multiple counterparties.

You will build and run an Ethena-like go-to-market playbook, including partner marketing, liquidity programs, and the operating cadence needed to scale adoption across EMEA and beyond.

What you bring

You have deep experience across both TradFi and DeFi, and you can translate complex financial mechanics into clear value for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You have a strong network in DeFi, and you know how to work with exchanges, market makers, and custodians to unlock liquidity and distribution.

You are comfortable operating as a founding leader, you move quickly with high ownership, and you stay rigorous on risk, incentives, and execution details.

Feel free to apply if you meet above 70% of the criteria.

What you get

You receive a $200k base salary, with a planned increase following the seed round.

You receive bonus, equity, and token upside, with the opportunity to build a core function at an early-stage company.

You work fully remote, with autonomy and direct access to the founding team.

Equal opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of background, identity, or circumstances. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

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