Business Development Manager (Remote Part-Time with Equity Compensation)
Join Us as a Business Development ManagerAre you a strategic dealmaker with a strong foothold in the FinTech, blockchain, or DeFi ecosystems? Are you passionate about digital economies and eager to contribute to a disruptive startup at a critical growth stage? If so, DERA invites you to join as a Business Development Manager. This role offers a rare opportunity to work closely with the founding team, shape our go-to-market strategy, and build impactful partnerships in the Web3 space. Key Responsibilities• Lead high-impact business opportunities and strategic partnerships.• Shape the future of yield-generating digital assets and play a pivotal role in driving Dera’s growth and broader FinTech ecosystem. • Identify and pursue high-impact business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the digital asset and DeFi ecosystems. • Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with DERA’s mission and growth objectives. • Build, nurture, and manage relationships with key stakeholders—clients, partners, and potential investors. • Collaborate with product and marketing teams to ensure alignment between go-to-market efforts and core offerings.• Negotiate, structure, and close partnership and client deals that contribute to company traction and scalability. • Monitor performance metrics, track KPIs, and report on BD outcomes to guide data-driven decisions. • Stay informed on industry movements, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities in blockchain and digital finance. • Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales in the FinTech, crypto, or DeFi space. Qualifications• Strong grasp of blockchain technology, tokenomics, and digital asset infrastructure is a Plus.• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving mindset. • Comfortable working remotely and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Experience with CRM tools and sales data platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.). • A relevant industry network in the FinTech or Web3 space is a strong advantage. About DeraDERA is a pioneering FinTech startup on a mission to unlock trapped value within closed ecosystems.We empower companies to enter digital economies through an infrastructure that enables the creation and management of digital assets. Our innovative currency, DERA1, is engineered to serve as the financial backbone for emerging digital economies and tokenized platforms. Compensation & Growth• Compensation: Up to 0.25% equity in the company (until full-time employment)• Equity stake in a high-growth, visionary startup• Flexible remote work setup and self-paced schedule• Opportunity to influence product-market strategy and partnership architecture• Collaborate directly with the founding team and shape company trajectory• Professional growth within a future-facing FinTech environmentNote:Currently, this is a part-time opportunity compensated through equity, with the possible potential to transition into a paid role as the company grows.Apply tot his job