Head of Business Development

Company Overview

Connext is a leading protocol for permissionless chain abstraction, specializing in L2-L2 communication. The protocol is widely known for its superior security and decentralization. Facilitating user-facing interactions between blockchains at minimal costs and latency, Connext settles transactions via canonical bridges to ensure optimal security. Established by Arjun Bhuptani and Layne Haber in 2018, Connext boasts a team of 20 members.

Connext currently processes over $1 billion in monthly volume, driving the growth of the rapidly expanding LRT, Renzo, with a TVL exceeding $3 billion. The protocol also generates annualized fees exceeding $6 million and is responsible for bridging TVL worth $900 million.

Supported by well-known investors like 1kx, Polychain, Pantera Capital, Consensys, and others, Connext continues to strengthen its market position.

Overview of Team

The Connext team operates on a remote-first basis with a globally distributed workforce using English as the primary language. We value self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. While specific time zone requirements are not enforced, many team members operate within US/European time zones.

Summary of Position

We are seeking a proactive Head of BD to drive Connext's growth trajectory within our dynamic Growth team. This full-time and 100% remote role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to Connext's integration pipeline and further solidify its market leadership.

The successful candidate will directly report to the CEO of the Connext Foundation.

Our objective is to amplify transaction volume by 10 times in the upcoming year, reaching $10 billion from the current $1 billion threshold.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development initiatives within the interoperability space by identifying and leveraging emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities.

• Manage and lead a business development team dedicated to fostering adoption and forming partnerships within the Interop and Chain Abstraction ecosystem.

• Secure integrations with fast-growing dApps, L2s, and Modular Blockchains, Intent Solver Networks, Market-makers, CEXes, and other crucial industry participants.

• Drive transaction volume and boost protocol fee generation.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in the crypto industry with professionalism.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a business development role, demonstrating mastery in this field.

• Demonstrated initiative and inquisitiveness in understanding clients' needs, excelling in securing mutually beneficial deals.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage BD teams, create goals, establish processes, and develop incentives to drive top performance.

• Data-driven approach with keen attention to detail.

• Extensive networking connections within the crypto space.

Benefits

The opportunity to contribute significantly to a rapidly growing and impactful startup.

An inclusive and dynamic team with passionate colleagues.

Flexibility to work remotely from any location.

Competitive salary package and potential for ownership.

Bi-annual off-sites for team building and cohesion.

Connext is dedicated to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates individual differences within the community. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other relevant characteristic.