Web3 Manager Jobs in Miami, United States

About Us

OpenFX is on a mission to move money as freely as data, unrestricted by time zones, banking hours, or legacy systems. We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of cross-border payment systems for institutions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling at a remarkable pace. Our stellar early team comes with experience in companies like J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, FalconX, Paypal, Affirm, Polygon, Kraken, Nium & others. We’re backed by Accel, Lightspeed, NfX and other top-tier investors.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Lead to drive our growth through strategic relationships with banks, liquidity providers, and crypto institutions. This role is crucial for expanding our network of partners and clients while ensuring the robust liquidity necessary for our cross-border payment infrastructure and enabling our global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnership Development & Strategy
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global partnership strategy across traditional banking and crypto sectors.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure high-value partnerships with banks, financial institutions, crypto exchanges, and liquidity providers globally.
• Business Development & Revenue Growth
  • Drive revenue growth through partner channels and develop strategies to increase transaction volumes.
  • Lead business development initiatives to acquire new institutional clients and partners across traditional finance and crypto sectors.
  • Structure complex commercial agreements and establish mutually beneficial business terms.
• Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner institutions, serving as their primary point of contact.
  • Create and implement partner success programs to ensure long-term relationship value and retention.
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and identify new partnership opportunities in the FX and crypto space.
  • Conduct strategic analysis to inform partnership priorities and market entry strategies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth integration of new partners into our infrastructure.
  • Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure partnerships meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Team Leadership
  • Build, manage, and mentor the partnerships team as the company scales its operations into new markets.

What we are looking for

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in business development or partnerships roles within financial services or fintech.
• Strong network within banking, financial institutions, and crypto companies.
• Proven track record of closing complex, high-value partnership deals (minimum $10M+ in aggregate deal value).
• Deep understanding of FX markets, banking infrastructure, and cross-border payment systems.

What helps you stand out:

• Significant experience in crypto/blockchain industry and DeFi ecosystems.
• International business development experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in navigating regulatory requirements in financial services partnerships.
• Outstanding negotiation and relationship-building skills with C-level executives.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with proven results.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Equity in a rapidly growing company.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup at the forefront of fintech innovation.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on global financial infrastructure
• Collaborative work culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.