Head of Payments BD at Stellar focusing on growing active accounts in the blockchain payment ecosystem. Leading business development team and managing strategic relationships in a rapidly evolving space.
Responsibilities
Managing the team responsible for driving Monthly Active Account volume on Stellar.
Developing a priority target list and ensuring execution against primary targets.
Managing key strategic relationships with global payment service provider.
Business development work related to expanding DeFi, increasing monthly addresses, and driving asset tokenization.
Assist on regulatory and government relations needs in-region.
Assist the Ecosystem team to identify, plan, and run events in-region.
Requirements
10+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of success in business development, with significant experience in payment processing, fintech, or blockchain/crypto-related roles.
Strong understanding of crypto payment systems, including experience working with cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain technology, and digital asset payments.
Deep understanding of merchant payment systems and the ability for blockchain to enhance these, with a focus on understanding of global and local payments across different regions
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams to meet and exceed targets.
Experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and managing complex sales cycles.
Experience working with financial institutions, crypto companies, payment providers, or fintech startups.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a network of senior-level professionals, as well as sound judgment, poise in professional settings, and self-awareness.
Self starter with an entrepreneurial drive.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and negotiate high-stakes deals.
The ability to travel as needed, with frequent representation of Stellar at regional/global meetings and conferences.
Benefits
Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents
Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents
Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)
Life & ADD (up to $50K)
Short & Long term disability
401K with 4% match
Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts
Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
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