Growth Associate - Assets & Chains
Growth Associate
Location: New York, United States • London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Hybrid/Remote| Full-time
Compensation: $120K - $150K
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading innovator in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) sector who is seeking a Growth Associate to join its expansion team. This organization is dedicated to building decentralized applications and stablecoin infrastructure that foster a more accessible, people-powered internet.
The Growth Associate will be responsible for driving asset listings and expanding the protocol's footprint across new blockchain networks. This is a highly commercial, results-driven role focused on identifying high-quality opportunities, structuring incentive packages, and establishing new markets. The successful candidate will manage the business development pipeline from end-to-end, acting as a key representative for the organization within the global DeFi ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Pipeline Management: Source and qualify new asset listings for the protocol's current and future iterations across all active and target networks.
- Expansion Strategy: Identify and qualify new chain deployment opportunities by evaluating ecosystem fit, Total Value Locked (TVL) potential, foundation support, and competitive dynamics.
- Commercial Negotiations: Lead negotiations with asset issuers and chain foundations regarding listing coordination, deployment, and incentive packages, including grants, token incentives, and co-marketing agreements.
- Relationship Management: Manage the business development lifecycle from initial contact through to signed agreements and handoff for execution.
- Ecosystem Representation: Represent the client's growth interests at industry events, summits, and in bilateral conversations with key counterparties.