EU / MENA BD & Ecosystem Lead

BNB Chain; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading decentralized exchange is seeking an experienced Business Development & Ecosystem Lead to drive growth in the EU and MENA. The role involves building strategic partnerships, enhancing liquidity, and fostering ecosystem development. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DeFi ecosystems, a strong network, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of proven experience in business development or partnerships in DeFi.
• Established network across L1/L2s, DeFi projects, market makers, funds, and family offices.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or Mandarin is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Identify and close strategic partnerships in the EU and MENA regions.
• Lead on-chain partnerships and ecosystem initiatives.
• Develop relationships with KOLs and institutional partners.

Kenntnisse

Business development experience

Partnership building

Strong communication skills

Networking with industry stakeholders

Jobbeschreibung

APX is the foremost decentralized exchange for crypto derivatives on major blockchains like BNB Chain and Arbitrum. Offering both order book and on-chain perpetuals, APX empowers traders and stakers with unparalleled opportunities. Elevate trading with up to 1001x leverage, zero slippage and competitive fees. Amplify liquidity provider (LP) returns with the highest yield among perpetual trading platforms with majority-stablecoin LP pools.

We're seeking an experienced Business Development & Ecosystem Lead to drive growth across the EU and MENA regions. This role focuses on building strategic partnerships, expanding liquidity, and strengthening our DeFi ecosystem through meaningful collaborations with protocols, funds, and key industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Growth & Partnerships: Identify, evaluate, and close strategic partnerships with L1/L2 protocols, DeFi projects, market makers, funds, and family offices to drive user acquisition and trading volume
• Ecosystem Development: Lead regional on-chain partnerships, integrations, and ecosystem-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with Aster’s global BD and product roadmap
• Community & Network Expansion: Develop and nurture strong relationships with KOLs, trading communities, VCs, and institutional partners to enhance market visibility and liquidity
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to synchronize BD activities with product updates, campaigns, and community engagement
• Representation & Advocacy: Represent Aster at industry conferences, AMAs, Telegram communities, and hackathons to promote brand awareness and ecosystem collaboration
• Regional Leadership: Act as the go-to BD lead for MENA and Europe, capable of driving both business development and marketing execution across regions

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven business development or partnership experience in perpetual DEXs, futures trading, or DeFi ecosystems
• EMEA-based, with active coverage of the MENA and EU regions
• Established network across L1/L2s, DeFi projects, market makers, funds, VCs, and family offices
• Strong understanding of DeFi protocols, perpetual markets, and on-chain ecosystems
• Demonstrated success in on-chain partnerships, ecosystem growth, and integration projects
• Multilingual — fluent in English; Arabic or Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in representing Aster at industry events, panels, and community engagements
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote, and globally distributed environment