Vice President Business Strategy

Vice President, Business & Strategy Basic Salary: S$15,000 - S$30,000 Our Client is a licensed crypto market‑making and fund management company. They are seeking a Vice President, Business & Strategy to lead the firm’s strategic direction, operational management, and external partnerships. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Growth Work closely with the founders to set the firm’s strategic direction, growth roadmap, and business priorities. Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities — including exchange partnerships, liquidity programs, token market making, and fund distribution channels. Lead strategic planning, KPI setting, and business review cycles, ensuring execution discipline across the organization. Evaluate and execute new market entry or product expansion (e.g., derivatives, structured products, yield strategies). Support fund strategy development and investor relations, contributing to capital raising and product positioning. Operations & Team Management Oversee the daily operations of the firm, ensuring effective coordination between trading, technology, risk, compliance, and finance teams. Establish operational processes, reporting cadence, and risk controls to ensure scalability and resilience. Lead a lean cross‑functional team, fostering accountability, agility, and clarity of purpose. Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, governance, and operational performance. Manage internal resource allocation, budgeting, and business performance tracking. External Relations & Partnerships Serve as the primary external representative of the firm in the crypto ecosystem — with exchanges, DEXs, token projects, funds, investors, and media. Lead negotiations with centralized and decentralized exchanges on fee tiers, market making programs, and API access. Build and maintain strategic relationships with banks, prime brokers, custodians, and infrastructure providers (e.g., FalconX, Hidden Road, Copper, etc.). Represent the firm in industry events, conferences, and panels, positioning the company as a credible and trusted liquidity partner. Proactively identify partnership opportunities that expand the firm’s market presence, data access, or trading advantage. Business Intelligence & Market Analysis Monitor market structure developments, exchange incentives, and liquidity trends to inform strategy. Provide commercial insights on trading performance, partner engagement, and emerging opportunities. Collaborate with trading leads to translate data‑driven insights into business actions. Track competitor strategies, industry shifts, and regulatory updates to maintain a proactive stance. Leadership & Culture Act as a bridge between strategic vision and operational execution, ensuring alignment across all departments. Champion a performance‑driven, transparent, and ethical culture within the organization. Mentor and guide junior staff to develop leadership depth and operational maturity. Represent the company’s values and professionalism in every external interaction. What you will receive Shared upon shortlist Requirements & Preferences Must At least 10 years of experience in financial markets, digital assets, investment banking, trading, or fintech. Demonstrated success in business development, strategic partnerships, or operational leadership. Strong understanding of crypto market structures, including exchanges, DEXs, liquidity models, and token ecosystems. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and achieve measurable business outcomes. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Advantageous Experience working with or within crypto exchanges, prime brokers, or investment funds. Exposure to quantitative or algorithmic trading environments. Familiarity with DeFi liquidity models, AMMs, and on‑chain analytics. Established professional network within Asia’s crypto and institutional finance ecosystem. Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related fields. MBA or Executive Program (e.g., INSEAD, LBS) would be an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr