Business Analyst (India Remote)

We are in search of a driven and results-driven individual to join our team focusing on business development as either a Business Analyst or Associate with a focus on research and lead generation. The main responsibilities of this role include identifying and qualifying potential customers and partners, generating sales leads, and nurturing relationships with prospects. Your key objective will be to assist the business development team in creating a pipeline of qualified leads and ensuring a steady flow of opportunities.

In the upcoming years, Kadena expects rapid growth and dynamism, and therefore, we seek someone who is comfortable and capable of taking advantage of emerging opportunities quickly, ready to embrace new challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth industry.

The selected candidate will directly report to our Director of Business Development, with the potential for advancement within the role and the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers in target industries.

Engage in outbound prospecting activities like cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach to initiate contact with prospects.

Qualify leads through meaningful conversations and understanding prospect needs.

Collaborate closely with the business development team to devise and execute lead generation strategies.

Maintain accurate records of lead generation activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Leverage sales and marketing tools to track leads, manage pipelines, and monitor progress towards targets.

Stay updated on product knowledge and industry trends to effectively communicate the value proposition to prospects.

Provide insights and feedback on lead generation strategies and campaigns to marketing teams.

Attend sales team meetings and contribute insights on lead generation strategies, market trends, and customer feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-5 years of experience in traditional finance roles.

Highly personable and comfortable representing Kadena on calls, video meetings, and at industry events.

Self-starter with the ability to lead processes from start to finish.

Strong drive for improvement and producing high-quality business documents.

Both a team player and self-motivated individual.

Familiarity or interest in digital assets is a plus.

Proficient in creating institutional-grade spreadsheets and presentations.

Preferably holding a B.S. or M.S. degree.

Kadena requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and welcomes requests for accommodations for medical or religious reasons, as applicable by law.

What We Offer:

Starting salary range of $95,000 - $120,000 annually, plus benefits.

Full coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Flexible savings accounts.

Company coin options.

Unlimited PTO, Holidays, and Company wide closure between Christmas and New Year.

Remote work with an annual in-person offsite setting.

Stipend for home office setup.

The application deadline for this role is June 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST.

Company Overview:

Kadena is an industry-leading scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain with a focus on scalability, aiming to provide infrastructure-grade performance for any blockchain project. Alongside our smart contract language Pact, Kadena's platform equips individuals to convert ideas and ambitions into reality. Founded by industry professionals Stuart Popejoy and William Martino, Kadena is committed to enabling mass adoption of blockchain technology.

At Kadena, our core values include diversity, curiosity, work-life balance, kindness, and teamwork.

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and an inclusive work environment. At Kadena, we promote equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. Harassment is prohibited in our bias-free environment, where cultural diversity is respected, and local laws are upheld. We expect all team members, partners, suppliers, and clients to uphold these commitments.

BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, is renowned for its innovative approach to cryptocurrency trading. With a strong focus on change and pushing boundaries, BitMEX continuously sets industry standards for innovation, liquidity, and security.

Operating as a cutting-edge peer-to-peer crypto-products trading platform and API, BitMEX empowers hundreds of thousands of traders worldwide, facilitating transactions of billions of USD each day.

About Us

Established in 2014, BitMEX has emerged as a global leader in crypto derivatives exchanges, offering traders a professional-grade platform while maintaining an exceptional security record without any loss of funds. Our platform provides low latency, deep liquidity, and high availability, catering to the needs of cryptocurrency derivatives traders. BitMEX offers over 100 derivatives contracts, 11 spot trading pairs, and seamless conversions between 30 cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX introduced the Perpetual Swap, revolutionizing the crypto market as one of the most widely traded products. Demonstrating a strong commitment to transparency, BitMEX regularly discloses its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities since 2021, ensuring sufficient funds to cover client balances.

For detailed information on BitMEX, company initiatives, product launches, and competitions, please refer to BitMEX Blog, and follow our communication channels on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter.

Overview

BitMEX operates as a leading crypto exchange with an efficient web application and API. The team is currently developing a mobile application to offer users an enhanced trading experience in a more user-friendly interface. The engineering team, along with UX designers, strives to deliver a top-notch experience.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Mobile), you will utilize your expertise in designing and implementing mobile applications. The mobile app for iOS and Android is developed using React Native with Javascript, Kotlin, and Swift. Ideal candidates should possess a solid background in React Native development and familiarity with either native iOS or Android.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers and designers to innovate and deliver exceptional user experiences

Contribute to engineering standards through active participation in code reviews, team discussions, and promoting best coding practices

Ensure optimal user experience by producing well-tested and high-performing code

Develop the BitMEX React Native mobile application

Guide and mentor other engineers on coding practices and design principles

Explore new components and architectural ideas as needed

Conduct regular code reviews

Experience with native iOS or Android development is advantageous

Qualifications

Proficiency in Javascript and/or React Native

Extensive experience in scaling mobile applications across various devices

Hands-on experience in mobile end-to-end testing

Ability to make complex, data-driven products accessible to consumers

Comfort working on multiple products concurrently

Familiarity with current UX trends and openness to new concepts

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in small teams and take ownership of product features

Detail-oriented, focused, and capable of delving deep into code to derive insights and solutions

Passion for technological innovation and keen interest in the crypto space

Circle is a leading financial technology company that is revolutionizing the internet of money, enabling seamless global value transactions in a more efficient and cost-effective manner than traditional systems. They provide USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, and empower businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage advancements in the digital economy.

Company Overview:

Circle is dedicated to transparency, stability, and expansion, with a focus on developing strong relationships with key global markets. Their employees embrace values like Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity, fostering a collaborative and diverse work culture that encourages innovation and constructive ideas.

Responsibilities:

Joining Circle as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer means contributing to the design, construction, and maintenance of the company's infrastructure to cater to a growing global clientele across various public cloud platforms. Your role involves ensuring the continuous, reliable, and efficient operation of Circle's products and core systems, presenting a rewarding opportunity for professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment focused on customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supporting multiple development teams by delivering superior quality builds through a responsive CI/CD platform designed for high performance and reliability.

Building, optimizing, securing, and scaling cloud infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

Streamlining operational tasks through automation with languages like Go, Python, and serverless solutions like AWS Lambda and Kubernetes Jobs.

Designing, overseeing, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters for diverse production workloads.

Driving blockchain infrastructure progress by managing blockchain nodes for a variety of blockchains like Algorand, Ethereum, and others.

Participating in on-call rotations to handle any system disruptions, perform root cause analyses, and implement necessary solutions.

Planning and evaluating disaster recovery scenarios for a highly available microservices architecture.

Collaborating with the Security team to develop and maintain security-focused tools and frameworks to enhance security measures.

Mentoring team members and assisting in team growth and scalability.

Requirements:

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (III)

Minimum of 4 years in DevOps or SRE roles, focusing on tooling, automation, and cloud infrastructure management.

Proficient in coding and scripting languages like Go, Python, and Shell.

Solid experience in creating and managing CI/CD platforms and supporting agile engineering teams in microservices development.

Knowledge in Docker container deployment, modern CI/CD platforms, blockchain systems, database technologies, and more.

Expertise in observability, troubleshooting, and optimizing tech stacks.

Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and technical explanation.

Staff Site Reliability Engineer (IV)

Extensive experience of at least 7 years in DevOps or SRE roles, emphasizing tooling, automation, and cloud infrastructure on major providers.

Technical leadership in architecture, system design, API principles, cloud services, containers, Kubernetes, SDatabases, and coding standards.

Priority on coding quality and standards for optimized performance and test coverage.

Compensation Information:

Senior Site Reliability Engineer:

Base Pay Range: $147,500 - $195,000

Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%

Staff Site Reliability Engineer:

Base Pay Range: $172,500 - $227,500

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Other Benefits: Equity & Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity within its workforce, irrespective of factors such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. The company also participates in the E-Verify Program as required by law in certain locations.

Company Overview:

Circle operates in the financial technology field within the ever-evolving internet of money space. By utilizing blockchain technology such as USDC, a digital dollar, Circle facilitates global, instant, and cost-effective transactions, revolutionizing the traditional settlement systems. Our innovation broadens horizons for payment solutions, commerce, and market growth, ultimately contributing to global economic empowerment and inclusivity.

Joining Circle:

At Circle, integrity and reliability are the cornerstone of our operations. As we expand across various jurisdictions worldwide, we uphold our core values: Multistakeholder commitment, Mindfulness, Drive for Excellence, and High Integrity. Our remote work culture celebrates team cohesion, encourages diverse perspectives, and fosters a supportive environment that values fresh ideas from all team members.

Responsibilities:

Circle is in search of a skilled Senior Content Designer to enhance user interactions across currency, treasuries, and payment solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and user experience within multiple product segments, fostering cohesive language and a singular brand voice in collaboration with product, legal, marketing, and compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with product designers to create engaging user interfaces rich in content.

Develop and implement content style guidelines tailored to each business objective, ensuring consistency across all platforms.

Deep dive into understanding customer content needs within the dynamic crypto and blockchain landscapes.

Collaborate with legal and compliance experts to decode complex information into accessible content.

Utilize data insights to inform decision-making processes.

Contribute to the enhancement of content creation practices within the product design team.

Refine product experiences by simplifying language and clarifying narratives to make them easily understandable.

Core Values to Embrace:

Multistakeholder: Commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities.

Mindful: Cultivate respect, active listening, and attention to detail.

Driven by Excellence: Pursue excellence passionately, strive for customer success, and uphold high standards in work.

High Integrity: Uphold open and honest communication and adhere to ethical standards with integrity.

Qualifications Overview:

Senior Content Designer Requirements:

Solid expertise (over 4 years) in content design and UX writing within a cross-functional product team.

Demonstrated ability to craft end-to-end narratives to solve design challenges.

Passion for elevating user experiences through experimentation and iteration.

Proficiency in utilizing design systems for efficiency.

Experience addressing B2B, Enterprise, or Developer tool challenges.

Lead Content Designer Requirements:

Match Senior Content Designer qualifications and beyond.

Extensive experience (over 7 years) in UX writing content design, leading end-to-end content execution across various products.

History of fostering a customer-centric design culture and nurturing team collaboration.

Capacity to connect diverse product areas to solve common issues.

Background in addressing B2B, Enterprise, or Developer-related challenges.

Additional Details:

This position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle implements a transparent compensation framework considering various factors such as experience, skill set, and business needs. Compensation packages may vary by location.

Circle promotes inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and adheres to Equal Opportunity Employment principles.

Lastly, salary details for Senior and Lead Content Designers are provided with added benefits such as Equity & Benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, sick leave, and paid holidays in the U.S.

We enforce non-discrimination policies regarding race, religion, gender, and additional factors. Furthermore, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program as per applicable legal requirements.
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Circle is a forward-thinking financial technology company revolutionizing the digital money landscape, enabling seamless global value transfer at a fraction of traditional settlement costs. Our innovative technology facilitates instant, cost-effective transactions, heralding new possibilities in payments, commerce, and market inclusivity. Armed with groundbreaking infrastructure such as USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, we empower businesses, institutions, and developers to harness these advancements and make the most of this pivotal shift in money and technology evolution.

As part of an organization dedicated to transparency and stability, we operate in leading global markets with a strong focus on speed, efficiency, and adherence to our core values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Embracing a remote work environment, our team thrives on collaboration and collective success, fostering a culture that encourages innovation and active participation from all members.

Within Circle's Product Strategy and Operations team, you will contribute to internal strategy formulation and implement initiatives across diverse business areas. This team is responsible for mapping market landscapes, identifying challenges, and providing in-depth research, analysis, and strategic recommendations. Focused on monetization strategies, the Monetization team plays a vital role in leveraging Circle's engagements across various crypto sectors to drive sustainable value capture and network growth through strategic pricing and incentives.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to design monetization strategies, becoming an expert in crypto business models, supporting growth partnerships, developing financial models for pricing strategy assessment, researching competitor monetization methods, coordinating technical requirements with Product Managers and Engineers, influencing monetization decisions with senior leadership, and ensuring operational readiness across internal stakeholders for monetization strategies.

To excel at Circle, you should possess over 7 years of experience in Monetization, Strategy, Strategic Finance, or relevant fields, with a preference for crypto or fintech experience. Strong financial modeling skills, deal support expertise, track record in building scalable frameworks, effective communication abilities across stakeholder levels, comfort in engaging with senior leaders, adaptability to unstructured environments, propensity for bringing clarity to complexities, ambition for autonomy and strategic business responsibilities are key qualities we seek in our ideal candidate.

Furthermore, the position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates, and compensation is determined based on multiple factors, including experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational needs. A competitive compensation package including base pay within a range and annual bonuses is available, along with equities and benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plans, discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays. Circle is proud to foster an inclusive work environment valuing diversity without discrimination, offering equal opportunities for all employees.