Full Job Description
About the Job:
We are seeking a Senior Corporate Development to act as Tether's representative across a
Corp Dev portfolio . This individual will own the post-investment relationship with portfolio companies, identify and execute commercial and strategic synergies with Tether, provide governance and board-level support, and drive
measurable value creation initiatives. The role sits at the intersection of corporate development, portfolio management, strategy, and operating execution.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Value Creation & Strategic Partnerships
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of strategic (majority) investments across
multiple sectors and geographies.
• Identify, develop, and execute commercial partnerships between portfolio companies and
Tether business units.
• Drive measurable strategic outcomes including revenue generation, customer acquisition,
product integrations, distribution agreements, infrastructure partnerships, regulatory
cooperation, and ecosystem expansion.
• Act as a trusted advisor to founders and executive teams, helping them leverage Tether's
network, resources, and global footprint.
• Build and maintain a systematic value-creation framework, tracking strategic initiatives and
measuring realized impact across the portfolio.
• Coordinate introductions across Tether's operating businesses, executive leadership,
customers, partners, regulators, and strategic stakeholders.
• Support portfolio companies on strategic planning, organizational development, fundraising,
market expansion, and major commercial initiatives.
Corporate Development & Strategic Execution
• Evaluate strategic partnership opportunities, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and other
transactions involving portfolio companies and the broader Tether ecosystem.
• Develop strategic theses around emerging market opportunities, competitive dynamics, and
industry trends.
• Identify opportunities where portfolio companies can strengthen Tether's long-term strategic
positioning.
• Support integration planning and execution for acquisitions, strategic investments, and
partnership initiatives.
• Provide regular market intelligence and strategic recommendations to Tether leadership
regarding industry developments, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities.
Governance & Portfolio Oversight
• Represent Tether as a board director, board observer, or shareholder representative where
appropriate.
• Provide governance oversight and ensure portfolio companies maintain strong operational,
financial, and strategic discipline.
• Review company performance, budgets, forecasts, fundraising plans, and key strategic
decisions.
• Support management teams through critical growth milestones including expansion initiatives,
financings, acquisitions, and organizational scaling.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership and
the Investment Committee.
Portfolio Management
• Maintain comprehensive oversight of portfolio company performance, strategic initiatives, and
key risks.
• Lead portfolio review processes, board preparation, KPI monitoring, and strategic reporting.
• Support follow-on investment decisions, capital allocation recommendations, and liquidity
planning.
• Partner with investment teams to ensure continuity between investment underwriting and post-
investment value creation.
• Develop and maintain portfolio management frameworks, governance processes, and reporting
systems that scale with the platform.
Investment Support
• Assist investment professionals during diligence processes by evaluating strategic fit, value-
creation opportunities, and post-investment operating plans.
• Assess potential synergy opportunities prior to investment and develop actionable post-close
execution plans.
• Support transaction structuring and negotiation from a governance and strategic perspective.
• Contribute to investment recommendations and Investment Committee materials where
relevant
Preferred qualifications/Requirements:
• 7-15 years of experience in corporate development, private equity, growth equity, strategic
investing, management consulting, operating leadership, or value creation roles.
• Knowledge of digital assets & strong understanding of Tether's ecosystem in mandatory
• Strong track record of driving commercial partnerships, strategic initiatives, and measurable
business outcomes.
• Experience managing portfolio companies, subsidiaries, business units, or strategic
investments.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, board processes, and shareholder oversight.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior executives across
multiple organizations.
• Experience evaluating business models, growth strategies, competitive positioning, and
operational performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently in a highly entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment.
Preferred
• Experience in fintech, financial infrastructure, payments, digital assets, banking, software, AI, or
adjacent technology sectors.
• Prior board director or board observer experience.
• Experience supporting transactions, strategic partnerships, integrations, or corporate
development initiatives.
• Background in venture capital, growth equity, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or
operating leadership roles.
• Existing relationships across founders, investors, financial institutions, regulators, and strategic
partners.
