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Business Development & Partnerships Manager

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Hybrid
New York, NY
Mid level
Hybrid
New York, NY
Mid level
The Business Development & Partnerships Manager is responsible for growing OTC business and developing relationships in financial services, focusing on crypto and traditional markets.
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About Wintermute

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. Read more here.

Business Development at Wintermute

We are looking for a Business Development & Partnerships Manager in New York to support and continue our ambitious expansion in the region. We are looking for someone who knows the US financial services markets both from a traditional finance and digital assets perspective. You will be responsible for building new as well as growing Wintermute's existing businesses globally.

You will own opportunities in the region from end to end and develop your own strategic growth plan, while also getting advice and guidance from the team. We have the best liquidity products in the market, we work with many of the most prominent blockchain projects, we have many strategic growth opportunities in the pipeline, and a long line of counterparties wanting to develop relationships with us. We have no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, no multiple levels of approvals, yet the highest standards of professionalism.

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

Here is why you should join our dynamic team:

  • Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading algorithmic trading firms
  • Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance and corporate environments.
  • A vibrant working culture with team meals, festive celebrations, gaming events and company wide team building events.
  • An office in the heart of New York City
  • Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial
  • A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like 401k and private health insurance.

Note

  • Please ensure you have eligibility to work in the US without a visa.

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Top Skills

Algorithmic Trading
Blockchain Technologies
Crm Software
Derivatives
Otc Products

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