Wintermute
Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Wintermute, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the leading global players in the digital asset markets. Wintermute is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across all major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products and supports over 2,000 counterparties across crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem by being one of the largest players in DeFi as well as our investments arm, partnerships and incubations. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Responsibilities:
Grow institutional OTC business globally- this includes developing and executing your own growth plan in the region where you will be responsible for. Work closely with other teams to bring new products (e.g. new derivatives products) to the market, this includes collecting customer feedback, testing products, launch plans, etc Grow the crypto project Liquidity provision business - deepen and build relationships with high profile projects in the region, as well as local VCs and other important ecosystem players Growth partner relationships with important partners such as exchanges, custodians, lenders and other infrastructure providers Execute a structured business development process and work with the teams to further improve operational efficiency (e.g. CRM, effectiveness of campaigns, etc) Keep track of key launches and news in the crypto eco-system and proactively identify cooperation and business development opportunities Hard Skills Requirements:
Experience in both traditional financial and digital assets services from high performing teams. Experience with spot and derivatives OTC products, especially options is required. Experience in business development, partnerships or any client-facing role (B2B sales, investment banking, etc) Experience delivering business results - be ready to talk about numbers/quota achievement, etc Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the role is more around providing education to counterparties about our services rather than a standard sales pitch. Therefore it's important to come across convincing, concise, precise and a good listener whilst also being clear on the next steps as well as ensuring timely follow ups. Trading knowledge or crypto knowledge - is a strong advantage; willingness, aptitude and curiosity to understand the fundamentals of blockchain technologies, algorithmic trading and Liquidity provision is crucial BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or any related degree Join our dynamic team and benefit from:
Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. Note
Please ensure you have eligibility to work in the US without a visa.
Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the leading global players in the digital asset markets. Wintermute is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across all major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products and supports over 2,000 counterparties across crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem by being one of the largest players in DeFi as well as our investments arm, partnerships and incubations. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Responsibilities:
Grow institutional OTC business globally- this includes developing and executing your own growth plan in the region where you will be responsible for. Work closely with other teams to bring new products (e.g. new derivatives products) to the market, this includes collecting customer feedback, testing products, launch plans, etc Grow the crypto project Liquidity provision business - deepen and build relationships with high profile projects in the region, as well as local VCs and other important ecosystem players Growth partner relationships with important partners such as exchanges, custodians, lenders and other infrastructure providers Execute a structured business development process and work with the teams to further improve operational efficiency (e.g. CRM, effectiveness of campaigns, etc) Keep track of key launches and news in the crypto eco-system and proactively identify cooperation and business development opportunities Hard Skills Requirements:
Experience in both traditional financial and digital assets services from high performing teams. Experience with spot and derivatives OTC products, especially options is required. Experience in business development, partnerships or any client-facing role (B2B sales, investment banking, etc) Experience delivering business results - be ready to talk about numbers/quota achievement, etc Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the role is more around providing education to counterparties about our services rather than a standard sales pitch. Therefore it's important to come across convincing, concise, precise and a good listener whilst also being clear on the next steps as well as ensuring timely follow ups. Trading knowledge or crypto knowledge - is a strong advantage; willingness, aptitude and curiosity to understand the fundamentals of blockchain technologies, algorithmic trading and Liquidity provision is crucial BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or any related degree Join our dynamic team and benefit from:
Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally. Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments. Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial. Note
Please ensure you have eligibility to work in the US without a visa.