Business Development Director (Fintech)

Location: London, UK; hybrid collaboration with managers and teams deciding which 10+ days per month employees come into the office.

Company

hirify.global develops crypto and blockchain solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers, with hirify.globalX focused on growing the Internet of Value and the XRPL ecosystem.

What you will do

• Develop and execute hirify.globalX’s capital markets strategy, positioning XRPL for institutional capital markets applications.
• Build strategic partnerships with investment banks, investment firms, financial market infrastructure providers, and other capital markets institutions.
• Identify business development opportunities at the intersection of traditional capital markets and blockchain technology.
• Lead complex negotiations and partnership agreements with senior executives through initiation, closure, and implementation.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and trading teams to develop use cases, solutions, and product-market fit.
• Create business plans, proposals, and pitches while representing hirify.global at industry events and advising on digital asset and blockchain trends.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in capital markets, with a substantial traditional finance background at investment banks, trading firms, asset managers, or market infrastructure providers.
• Deep understanding of digital assets, blockchain technology, and institutional finance applications.
• Proven success developing first-of-a-kind partnerships and closing complex financial services deals.
• Established network of senior contacts within capital markets and financial institutions.
• Strong business development, deal-making, strategic thinking, analytical, and consultative selling skills.
• Experience launching or growing new businesses and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders and opportunities to work with emerging technologies.
• Professional development budget and learning opportunities.
• Flexible in-office collaboration, with teams deciding which 10+ days per month to attend.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, healthcare, retirement, family support, and employee giving match.
• Vacation, R&R days, wellness reimbursement, parental leave, family planning benefits, catered lunches, and team events.