About the company
Named a Forbes Fintech 50, Strongholdās mission is to improve financial access by powering innovative payment and financial services solutions through our open APIs. Weāve been going deep to lay the underlying rails for modern payments and reach all customers with secure, transparent ways to move money. We are seeking team players who can evolve with the company as we scale and add new products. We are a team of technologists and industry experts who take a data-driven and innovative approach to solving problems. We power possibilities for our customers by bringing the best talent together in an open and collaborative work environment that rewards curiosity and grit. Stronghold is proud of its SF Bay Area and New Zealand roots and strives to build a diverse team to serve our ecosystem better while staying true to our core values. Our core values are to Be Self Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Excellent Communication, High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit.
Job Summary
What You'll Do
šManage relationships with market makers, brokers, exchanges, liquidators, and institutional market participants globally šWork closely with the Markets Team to help guide company strategy for enterprise-grade infrastructure and solutions to attract and broaden SHx markets ecosystem šManage relationships with key traditional market participants such as OTC trading desks, brokers, quantitative market makers, custodians, institutional market participants and prime brokers šExplore new and innovative ways to partner with existing market participants to accelerate SHx liquidity growth šHelp develop crypto and traditional market infrastructure for SHx šPartner with internal stakeholders - product, engineering, business development, leadership - to construct the appropriate strategy for the market buildout šCollaborate with compliance, legal, business, and finance to ensure efficient and compliant strategy execution
What We're Looking For
š10+ years experience in markets, with a focus on FX or commodities š5+ years of management experience5+ years of business development and/or experience building strategic partnerships šExperienced negotiator who is excited by partnerships and deal-making šPreference for being both strategic and execution-oriented šA deep understanding of market structure and liquidity landscape šFamiliarity with the cryptocurrency liquidity ecosystemAbility to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders šPassion for payments, fintech, and Strongholdās mission šOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsSerious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence šMBA or equivalent preferred
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