About the company
Solana is a high performance blockchain that can enable growing decentralized applications and systems to scale without sacrificing security. Solana Labs is the team that built the original protocol, and is building both the validator client and applications on top of the Solana blockchain; therefore the team is highly specialized, and we’re looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help us build the Solana ecosystem. If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, problem solving environment in the center of blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications, then read on.
Job Summary
You will:
📍Define and execute Solana’s BD strategy for Japan, aligned with global priorities. 📍Build and maintain deep relationships with senior executives at mega banks, traditional finance institutions, regulators, and large payment companies. 📍Support the Japan Superteam and ecosystem partners to build and scale impactful projects on Solana. 📍Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams on tokenization, stablecoins, and institutional adoption initiatives. 📍Represent the Solana Foundation externally at industry events, conferences, and regulatory forums in Japan.
You ideally have:
📍7–12 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy within fintech, enterprise, financial services, or blockchain. 📍Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders at financial institutions and regulators. 📍Established executive-level network in Japan across finance, government, or technology sectors—or ability to build these quickly. 📍Fluency in Japanese and business-level fluency in English. 📍A strong understanding of blockchain, digital assets, and regulatory dynamics in Japan. 📍Comfort driving initiatives independently while collaborating with global teams.
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