Corporate Development Lead (Crypto)

TL;DR

Corporate Development Lead (Crypto): Leading the execution of strategic capital deployment for hirify.global's growth through high-impact partnerships, investments, and acquisitions with an accent on M&A leadership, due diligence, and ecosystem engagement. Focus on shaping the future of the digital asset ecosystem by identifying critical market shifts, architecting creative deal structures, and leading high-performing teams.

Location: Hybrid in California, USA, requiring 10+ days a month in the office.

Salary: $312,000–$375,000 USD annual base salary in California.

Company

hirify.global is building a world where value moves like information does today, improving the global financial system through crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers.

What you will do

• Lead the execution of global acquisitions and investments by defining business needs and engaging prospects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, People) to drive due diligence and seamless post-deal integration.
• Develop unique perspectives on key categories within the crypto ecosystem and communicate their strategic implications to leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the global community of blockchain entrepreneurs and investors to source new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to forge alliances that promote hirify.global’s core product and service offerings.
• Develop internal processes and artifacts for the corporate development function, including data-driven backtesting of acquisition performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, or Corporate Finance.
• Proven track record of strategic outbound networking; ability to identify, "cold-start," and nurture a robust external network to drive proprietary deal flow.
• Proven experience managing multiple complex deals simultaneously through all phases.
• Background in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams.
• Mastery of financial modeling, including three-statement analysis, valuation, and market data models.
• Sophisticated understanding of both blockchain technology and traditional financial services.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build in a fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders.
• Professional development budget to support continuous learning.
• In-office collaboration for 10+ days a month for moments that matter, with flexibility for managers and teams.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity, alongside benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, and retirement (e.g., 401(k)).
• Generous wellness reimbursement, flexible vacation policy, and industry-leading parental leave.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens, and engaging team events.