Business Development Lead – Onchain Capital Markets

November 1

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Algorand Foundation

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Blockchain • Fintech • Web 3

Algorand Foundation is an organization dedicated to fostering the growth of the Algorand blockchain ecosystem. It provides developers with tools such as SDKs for creating secure, decentralized applications, supports tokenization platforms, DeFi protocols, and digital payment solutions, and facilitates community engagement through forums and events. Algorand focuses on energy efficiency, quantum security, and decentralization, employing a Pure Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. It collaborates globally with different sectors, including finance and supply chain, to leverage blockchain for asset tokenization and data traceability. By offering staking rewards and fostering partnerships, the foundation aims to drive blockchain adoption and innovation at scale.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

💳 Fintech

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• Identify, structure, and close strategic partnerships with asset managers, tokenization platforms, and custodians to bring tokenized products on Algorand (e.g., Treasuries, private credit, institutional funds, real estate, and commodities). • Cultivate partnerships with regulated tokenization providers in key jurisdictions (U.S., EU, UK, UAE) to expand issuance capabilities and cross-border distribution. • Engage directly with financial institutions, family offices, and corporate treasuries to drive adoption of tokenized yield products and onchain capital markets on Algorand. • Collaborate with DeFi protocols (e.g., Folks Finance, Tinyman, Pact) and infrastructure partners to ensure composability and liquidity of tokenized assets across Algorand’s ecosystem. • Leverage an existing professional network to open doors with institutional allocators, fintech innovators, and blockchain-native funds. • Represent Algorand at high-impact industry events and conferences, positioning the Foundation as a credible and forward-looking leader in tokenized finance. • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with financial regulators, custodians, and RWA infrastructure providers to stay ahead of market developments. • Oversee the full lifecycle of partnerships, from deal close through integration, delivery, and long-term growth. • Work closely with technical and product teams to support integration efforts, ensuring compliance with institutional standards (e.g., KYC, Identity, ERC-3643 equivalent frameworks).

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in business development, investment management, structured products, or capital markets, ideally in a front-office or client-facing role. • Based in or with strong professional ties to a major global financial hub (New York, London, Dubai, or equivalent). • Deep professional network across financial institutions, asset managers, tokenization providers, or institutional investors. • Strong grasp of financial instruments (money market funds, Treasuries, private credit, structured yield products) and how they are being adapted for blockchain environments. • Solid understanding of blockchain and DeFi mechanics, including RWAs as collateral, yield primitives, and cross-chain liquidity. • Proven track record of originating and closing high-value partnerships.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration • Excellent retention program • Diverse, open, inclusive, and collaborative culture • Supportive and flexible work arrangement • Monthly wellness budget • Computer and tech accessories