Ripple

Business Development Senior Director - Capital Markets

Ripple$260K — $325K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in capital markets, preferably with investment banks or trading firms
  • In-depth understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology applications in finance
  • Proven track record in developing partnerships and closing complex deals
  • Established network with senior executives in capital markets
  • Strong skills in business development and lifecycle management of partnerships
  • Capability to articulate sophisticated technology products effectively
  • Analytical thinker with expertise in consultative selling
  • Experience in launching or growing new business initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute RippleX's Capital Markets strategy to enhance XRPL's position
  • Build strategic partnerships with financial institutions to promote blockchain adoption
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities in capital markets and blockchain tech
  • Lead negotiations and manage partnership agreements with financial institution executives
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to create capital markets solutions
  • Prepare business plans and proposals to attract institutional partners
  • Stay updated on industry trends in blockchain and capital markets for strategic insights
  • Represent Ripple as a thought leader in blockchain applications at industry events

Benefits

  • Build a career in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with industry experts
  • Professional development budget for continuous learning
  • Inclusive workplace culture valuing diverse backgrounds
  • Flexible in-office collaboration days
  • Bi-weekly all-company meetings for updates and discussions
  • Competitive salary with bonuses and equity options
  • Comprehensive health and mental healthcare benefits
  • Employee giving match and mobile phone stipend
  • Generous R&R days to recharge and a flexible vacation policy
  • Industry-leading parental leave and family planning support
  • Catered lunches and a variety of wellness programs
Full Job Description
THE WORK:

Join us as we redefine how capital markets operate in the digital age. Positioned at the convergence of blockchain innovation and institutional finance, the role presents unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of capital markets infrastructure. You'll spearhead high-impact partnerships and relationships with financial institutions, investment firms, and market infrastructure providers, harnessing the power of the XRP ledger (XRPL) to develop groundbreaking solutions that will modernize global capital markets. Get ready to make a lasting impact and be a driving force behind the institutional adoption of blockchain technology in capital markets worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Contribute to the development and execution of RippleX's Capital Markets strategy, setting priorities that impact the overall team and business objectives while positioning XRPL as a leading blockchain for institutional capital markets applications
  • Build and nurture strategic partnerships with investment banks, investment firms, financial market infrastructure providers and other capital markets institutions to drive adoption of blockchain solutions
  • Identify and pursue new business development opportunities at the intersection of traditional capital markets and blockchain technology, extending the XRPL ecosystem into institutional finance
  • Lead complex deal negotiations and partnership agreements with senior executives at major financial institutions, managing the entire lifecycle from initiation to closure
  • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing, and trading teams at Ripple to develop use cases, solutions, and product-market fit for capital markets applications
  • Develop comprehensive business plans, proposals, and pitches to attract potential partners and effectively showcase Ripple's value proposition to institutional audiences
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in capital markets' adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology, using insights to advise strategic decisions and partnerships
  • Serve as a thought leader on blockchain applications in capital markets, representing Ripple at industry events and with key stakeholders


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in capital markets, with substantial traditional finance background at investment banks, trading firms, asset managers, or market infrastructure providers
  • Demonstrated experience and deep understanding of digital assets, blockchain technology, and their applications in institutional finance
  • Proven track record of success in developing first-of-a-kind partnerships and closing complex deals within the financial services sector
  • Established network of contacts within capital markets, including senior executives at financial institutions and influential industry partners
  • Strong business development and deal-making skills, with experience managing the entire partner lifecycle from market strategy development and pipeline management to deal closure and implementation
  • Exceptional ability to rapidly grasp sophisticated technology products and effectively communicate their value proposition to institutional partners
  • Talent for analytical, strategic thinking combined with strength in collaborative, consultative selling
  • Experience, drive, and validated results in launching or growing new businesses and leading cross-functional initiatives


For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant's experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

NY Annual Base Salary Range

$260,000-$325,000 USD

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

About Ripple

Ripple is a technology company that provides solutions for global payments. The company's main product is the Ripple payment protocol and its associated digital currency XRP. Ripple's payment protocol is designed to enable secure, instantly and nearly free global financial transactions of any size with no chargebacks. Ripple's customers include banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges and corporates. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Ripple
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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