Business Development Manager (Sports Betting/Prediction Markets)
Job Summary
Wintermute is a leading company specializing in crypto-native algorithmic trading within the digital assets space. They provide liquidity on major crypto exchanges, offer various OTC trading solutions, support blockchain projects, and engage with traditional financial institutions entering the digital assets realm. Wintermute is also venturing into prediction markets by leveraging their expertise in market-making and liquidity provision to explore emerging event-driven markets. Their venture arm, Wintermute Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage DeFi and Web3 projects.
Established in 2017, Wintermute prides itself on blending the technical standards and quantitative rigor of traditional high-frequency trading firms with the dynamic and innovative culture often found in tech startups. Digital assets, including prediction markets, are not viewed merely as another asset class at Wintermute; the company is committed to innovating and fostering liquidity in blockchain-based markets.
Job Responsibilities
- Forge and manage valuable relationships with high-value sports bettors, VIP clients, and other sophisticated market participants.
- Utilize your existing network to introduce potential clients to Wintermute’s sports and prediction markets offerings.
- Identify active and profitable bettors' circles, devise strategies for engagement, and execute outreach tactics.
- Oversee the entire client journey from the initial introduction to onboarding, activation, and ongoing account management.
- Tailor services to clients' preferences, betting activity, and specific needs, collaborating with internal teams as necessary.
- Proactively seek new client relationships through industry events, referrals, and other relevant channels.
- Collect client feedback and market insights to shape and enhance the sports and prediction markets offerings.
- Collaborate closely with trading, product, and operations teams to ensure top-tier client experiences.
Job Requirements
- Proven network of high-value sports bettors and VIP clients, with a track record of executing substantial transactions.
- Comprehensive understanding of the sports betting ecosystem and effective sourcing of high-value clientele.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with demanding clients and convert relationships into successful business partnerships.
- Previous experience in VIP management, high-touch sales, business development, or account management within the sports betting sector.
- Strong commercial acumen, including knowledge of client value, betting volumes, and relationship dynamics.
- Ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of networking initiation and growth efforts.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Keen interest in prediction markets, trading, and the intersection of sports betting with financial markets.
- Passion for sports, with a commitment to staying informed about industry trends, news, and events.
Why Join Wintermute
- Opportunity to work at a top algorithmic trading firm.
- Engaging projects offering rapid growth in responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance roles.
- Vibrant company culture with inclusive team events and celebrations.
- Informal yet professional and ambitious working environment with a startup-like atmosphere.
- Performance-based compensation structure with significant earning potential, plus standard benefits like private medical insurance.
Wintermute may incorporate artificial intelligence tools to aid in the hiring process for tasks such as reviewing applications, interpreting resumes, and identifying signals in application materials. These tools support the recruitment team but do not substitute human judgment in final hiring decisions. If you seek more details on data processing, feel free to reach out for more information.
