VP, Business Development (Web3/Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, Business Development (Web3/Fintech): Building and expanding hirify.global’s ecosystem through strategic partnerships and market enablement in North Asia with an accent on driving go-to-market strategy and engagement with regulators. Focus on developing the partnership pipeline, qualifying partners, closing deals, and building a world-class business development organization.

Location: Remote, but candidates must have experience in and be prepared to travel regularly across the North Asia / Asia region.

Company

hirify.global is a leading internet financial platform company, building a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead and empower business development leaders and cross-functional teams to drive market enablement, ecosystem growth, and expansion goals.
• Oversee a metrics-driven business, setting strategic priorities, forecasting performance, and ensuring disciplined execution.
• Guide engagement on high-impact partnerships, regulatory initiatives, and market development opportunities.
• Drive hirify.global’s go-to-market strategy in North Asia by identifying opportunities for ecosystem expansion.
• Lead proactive engagement with regulators, policymakers, and legal counsel.
• Own OKRs and be responsible for developing the partnership pipeline, qualifying partners, and closing deals.

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience leading fintech or technology partnerships and market development.
• 8+ years of experience managing high-performing teams.
• Experience as a responsible officer of a regulated financial services entity in North Asia / Tier 1 jurisdiction.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators and policymakers to advance compliant market entry.
• Professional and technical knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
• Business-fluent in Mandarin, and preferably Cantonese.
• Ready to travel: regular travel (up to 50%) across the Asia region should be expected.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
• Committed to visibility and stability.
• Values include High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence.
• Opportunity to build at the earliest stages, contribute to and improve company processes.
• Equal opportunity employer.