SOCKET is the first chain abstraction protocol. SOCKET was founded in 2022 with the mission to solve increasing fragmentation between assets, rollups & chains.
Over the last 3 years, SOCKET has facilitated over $23bn in volume. SOCKET is leveraged by the top protocols & applications in the space like Coinbase, MetaMask, Kraken, OKX, Rabby, CowSwap, Zeal, Matcha Coinbase, Rainbow, Aevo, Matcha & more.
In this role you will work directly with our cofounder & COO to actively drive growth and shape our product roadmap. We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, highly strategic Business Developement Lead, Fintech to drive adoption of SOCKET & Bungee across global fintech companies. You’ll be responsible for identifying, closing, and scaling high-impact partnerships with the largest fintechs in the world.
This is a high-impact role that requires a mix of strategic thinking, sales execution, and operational excellence. You will represent SOCKET in one of the most dynamic markets, acting as both a relationship builder and a business operator.
The working environment is fast paced with plenty of ambiguity, change, and odd hours. You have to be okay with that as we continue to grow as a team.
What you’ll do
– Develop and execute strategy
– Define and execute SOCKET’s strategy for fintech
– Identify high-leverage market entry points (e.g., stablecoin corridors, payment use cases, B2B/B2C rails)
– Build compelling narratives around protocol features tailored to fintech decision-makers
– Own deals end-to-end
– Identify, pitch, and close high-impact integrations with top crypto & fintech companies.
– Own the full sales cycle – from discovery and demos to deal closure.
– Build product alignment
– Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and integration teams to ensure successful integration and onboarding
– Channel market feedback to influence roadmap decisions (e.g., chains support, compliance features, API requirements)
– Lead externally
– Represent SOCKET at industry events, fintech conferences, and global forums
– Build thought leadership on programmable money and the future of payments infrastructure
– Build and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem players (chains, wallets, stablecoin issuers, stablecoin-as-a-service providers etc.)
– Iterate & Scale
– Experiment with strategies, tactics, and tools to identify what works and iterate to find scalable success
– Have **5+ years** experience in BD or Sales within Payments and Fintech verticals
– Have a proven track record of closing and scaling complex deals with fintech clients
– Have deep understanding of fintech infrastructure: wallets, custody, card issuing, stablecoins, compliance tooling, and developer platforms
– Are comfortable having conversations with external stakeholders across levels: founders & c-level stakeholders, product & growth managers etc.
– Are a sharp strategic thinker who can map fragmented fintech value chains and craft compelling BD theses
– Are a high agency operator who can build 0→1 partnerships, GTM strategies, and partner programs with minimal oversight
– Are comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving, frontier market and iterating quickly based on learnings
– Are curious, have low ego, and always looking to improve. You’re open to feedback and collaborating with others to get to the best approach.
– Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to engage multi-functional stakeholders
– We have real scale – our product reaches millions of people in crypto and our users love us
– No micromanagement bullshit. We trust each other and empower employees to make decisions autonomously.
– We are a team of builders – we’re always shipping
– Good vibes – we are all team players that only want the best for each other and the company.
– Remote Friendly – Enjoy the flexibility of remote work.
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