Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships Web3 Ecosystem

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering blockchain agency is seeking a Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships to spearhead initiatives in Korea and Japan. This high-impact role involves building and executing regional strategies, securing partnerships, and growing the user base. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years in business development within Web3 or fintech. This remote position offers flexibility with travel opportunities in Asia.

Benefits

125k-145k salary plus vested token grant

Opportunity to work with a global Layer 1 blockchain protocol

Regular travel to major industry events in Asia

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, ecosystem growth, or strategic partnerships in Web3, fintech, or emerging tech.
• Strong network across the Asian crypto industry, especially in Korea and Japan.
• Proven ability to work independently and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a regional growth plan tailored to Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
• Secure strategic partnerships with at least 3 high-potential dApps per quarter.
• Launch and scale the protocol’s presence in two new markets annually.
• Grow active user base in Korea and Japan by 30% within 12 months.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with founders, wallets, exchanges, and KOLs.

Skills

Business development

Ecosystem growth

Strategic partnerships

Network in the Asian crypto industry

Fluency in English

Job description

Job Title

Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships – Web3 Ecosystem

Job Location

Remote – with regular travel in Asia (focus on Korea and Japan)

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote

Remote, with working hours overlapping with UAE and USA time zones

Working Hours

Full-time, flexible with time zone alignment

Languages

• English required
• Korean and / or Japanese strongly preferred

What the Client Offers

• 125k-145k, plus a vested token grant
• Opportunity to work with a global Layer 1 blockchain protocol
• High visibility role with direct impact on APAC expansion
• Autonomy and ownership of a strategic region
• Supportive, mission-aligned global team
• Regular travel to major industry events in Asia

About the Client

Inner Circle Agency is hiring on behalf of a pioneering Layer 1 blockchain protocol focused on decentralized data access. Built to enable secure, scalable integration of real-world data, our client is laying the foundation for a more connected Web3 ecosystem. With strong global momentum, they’re expanding their reach across Asia—and looking for a growth leader to make it happen.

Role Overview

This is a high-impact, senior-level position focused on leading growth initiatives across key Asian markets—especially Korea and Japan. You’ll build and execute regional strategy, activate your local network, and cultivate ecosystem adoption by connecting with developers, exchanges, wallets, partners, and communities. If you’ve built ecosystems before and are ready to own APAC expansion, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute a regional growth plan tailored to Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia
• Secure strategic partnerships with at least 3 high-potential dApps per quarter
• Launch and scale the protocol’s presence in two new markets annually
• Grow active user base in Korea and Japan by 30% within 12 months
• Track and manage business development pipeline in a structured, transparent format
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with founders, wallets, exchanges, and KOLs
• Organize quarterly regional partner summits and lead two hosted events annually
• Hire and lead community expansion: 3 regional managers + 20+ ambassadors
• Represent the project at 6+ top industry events per year across Asia
• Lead regional PR and influencer campaigns in collaboration with marketing
• Promote the project through thought leadership, media, and event presence

Qualifications

Required :

• 5+ years in business development, ecosystem growth, or strategic partnerships in Web3, fintech, or emerging tech
• Strong network across the Asian crypto industry, especially in Korea and Japan
• Track record of executing go-to-market plans and driving adoption
• Fluent in English; able to work across multiple time zones and cultural contexts
• Proven ability to work independently and travel frequently

Preferred :

• Proficiency in Korean and / or Japanese
• Experience managing multi-regional teams
• Comfortable negotiating complex partnerships with technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of regulatory and cultural landscapes in APAC