Business Development Manager (Junior to Mid-Level) – Hong Kong
Role Overview
CertiK is a prominent company specializing in Web3 and blockchain security and is currently looking for a motivated Business Development Manager situated in Hong Kong to drive growth in the APAC region.
The main responsibility of this position is to oversee the complete sales process, starting from actively seeking out leads to finalizing deals for various security solutions offered by CertiK, including smart contract audits, penetration testing, formal verification, Skynet threat monitoring, and compliance services.
As a Business Development Manager, your role will involve acting as a crucial link between conventional financial institutions venturing into the digital asset realm (Web2) and crypto-centric projects (Web3). Leveraging your understanding of the regional market and language skills, you will establish valuable security partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline Generation & Outbound Business Development: Identifying and engaging key decision-makers across different entities including blockchain protocols, DeFi projects, RWA tokenization platforms, exchanges, and Web2 institutional players.
Full Sales Cycle Management: Leading intricate sales processes from initial outreach and technical evaluations to proposal drafting, pricing negotiations, and contract finalization.
Enterprise & Institutional Sales: Targeting traditional financial institutions, asset managers, family offices, and technology enterprises looking for high-level security solutions for their Web3 ventures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with CertiK's global teams in security engineering, solutions architecture, delivery, and marketing to ensure seamless deal closure and client integration.
Account Growth & Networking: Cultivating long-term relationships with key accounts to drive renewals, additional audit services, and monitoring subscriptions. Representing CertiK at relevant industry events and conferences.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Demonstrated success with 2–5 years in B2B sales or business development within Web3, blockchain security, cybersecurity, SaaS, or institutional fintech.
Domain Knowledge:
In-depth familiarity with Web3 ecosystems such as EVM chains, Layer 1/Layer 2 protocols, DeFi, tokenomics, and smart contract architectures.
Good grasp of fundamental Web2 cybersecurity concepts like penetration testing, code review, and risk assessments.
Core Languages: Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin to facilitate regional collaboration and global client management.
Track Record: Proven ability to meet or surpass quarterly sales targets through structured outbound outreach and consultative deal closure.
Language & Skills Bonuses (Highly Preferred)
Cantonese Advantage (Bonus): Proficiency in Cantonese offers a strong advantage for localized coverage in Hong Kong, including institutional networks, regulatory ties, and local Web3 initiatives.
Regional Asian Languages (Bonus): Fluency in additional languages like Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese is beneficial for expanding operations across APAC or penetrating local markets.
Security & Audit Knowledge: Direct experience in selling services like smart contract audits, penetration tests, or bug bounty programs.
Regulatory Insight: Understanding of Hong Kong's digital asset licensing landscape, including SFC VASP regulations and HKMA stablecoin frameworks.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
This role requires working outside the United States. Remote work from within the U.S. will not be considered. The company may employ AI tools to support the hiring process, including analyzing applications, resumes, and responses. These tools facilitate recruitment activities but do not replace human decisions. Final hiring determinations are made by human personnel. For further information regarding data processing, individuals can reach out to the company.
