Overview
Lightning Labs is looking for a Business Development Strategist who is passionate about bringing bitcoin to the next billion people by onboarding new businesses to Lightning. This role will be focused on identifying businesses that will help grow the Lightning Network, building relationships with leaders in those businesses, and communicating the business value of a Lightning integration to them. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the finance industry, a fintech or payments company, or in a business development role for a high-growth startup, have a strong understanding of the technologies behind bitcoin and Lightning, and have excellent writing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and clearly communicate how higher level shifts in the global financial market will impact Lightning Network and stablecoin adoption.
- Understand customers’ business goals, and connect them with ecosystem participants that may help them achieve them.
- Build organic awareness and grow engagement across community platforms such as Slack, Telegram, Twitter, etc.
Location: Global and remote. Proximity to US time zones would be ideal.
Requirements:
- Passion for bitcoin, Lightning, and the mission of bringing financial freedom to the world
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a business development, strategy, financial, or other relevant role
- Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills
- Creative thinker who can effortlessly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Eagerness to try new things and to be energized by creative challenges
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across time zones
- Fast learner with a strong ability to reach out to new audiences
Preferred:
- Track record of public writings regarding the global financial or payments markets, ideally with an emphasis on bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins
- Ability to build relationships particularly with entrepreneurs and developers in emerging markets (LATAM, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)
- Familiarity with the Lightning community and a technical understanding of bitcoin and Lightning
