Senior Associate Venture Growth 100% remote

Tether Operations Limited; Milano; Remoto; EUR 68.000 - 104.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading digital finance company is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Venture Growth team. This remote role will focus on expanding and accelerating the investment portfolio, working closely with C-level executives and internal teams. Candidates should possess a strong business background, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting or investment banking. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to innovative growth strategies.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, and/or private equity.
• 2+ years of experience in the payments industry preferred.
• Deep knowledge of business planning, corporate strategy, and resource planning required.

Mansioni

• Conduct screening and assessment of new investment opportunities.
• Develop investment memos and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth potential and performance.

Conoscenze

Business analysis

Market research

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MBA preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco‑friendly practices in state‑of‑the‑art, geo‑diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer‑to‑peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting‑edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top‑tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

We’re currently looking for a Senior Associate to join our Venture Growth team. The position is 100% remote and will focus on expanding and accelerating Tether Ventures investment portfolio, ranging from seed and early stage investments to late stage, growth and strategic majorities. The Venture Growth team is currently a five person team that works closely with multiple other teams within Tether to assess investment opportunities, unlock synergies and create strategic value. This role will also work with external C‑level executives and board representatives on strategic planning, oversight and execution of key initiatives, monitoring, business planning / budgeting and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and assessment of new investment opportunities in collaboration with the broader investment team, including market sizing, competitive analyses, and business model validation.
• Participate in due diligence for new investments, with a focus on operational and strategic fit, scalability, and synergy potential.
• Develop investment memos and strategic recommendations for internal and investor review, clearly articulating expected ROI and risks.

Within the Portfolio

• Collaborate with senior leadership to assess and enhance their growth potential, operational effectiveness, and performance.
• Partner with strategic leaders across business lines to set realistic key performance indicators (KPIs), design reporting templates, and engage in ongoing performance dialogue.
• Map out competitive and adjacent industry landscapes, co‑develop strategic growth plans, and lead their execution.
• Engaging with management teams on value‑creation initiatives such as go‑to‑market strategy, competitive threat assessments, cost synergy realization, and capital efficiency projects (including working capital optimization and procurement reviews).
• Lead planning and forecasting processes to support company growth and regional expansion objectives. Build multi‑year business models to guide investments across capex, opex, M&A, and human capital.
• Support innovation efforts aimed at expanding revenue streams and improving profitability across the platform.
• Contribute to inorganic growth initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Ensure cross‑portfolio collaboration by promoting communication and alignment on shared initiatives, resources, and best practices.
• Identify and coordinate human capital needs to support growth initiatives, leveraging internal teams for revenue generation and operational efficiency.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master of Business Administration (or commensurate experience) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience required. Consulting, investment banking and / or PE experience preferred (e.g., 2‑3 yrs consulting + 2‑3 yrs in industry).
• 2+ years experience with the payments industry is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of resource planning, demand planning, budgeting, business planning, corporate strategy required.

Desired Experience

• Coordination of cross‑functional teams;
• Direct reporting or direct interaction with C‑suite executives;
• Strategic advisory projects for multinational groups including acquisitions, post‑merger integrations, operational improvement plans;
• Development of business plans, budgets, operating models, due diligence reports, investor reports and management presentations;
• Acquisition due diligence (commercial, financial, legal, tax, technology, organizational, etc.) and / or post‑acquisition support;
• Exposure to communications, sales, business line or product management leadership, benchmarking, and forecasting functions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong business sense, market research, analytical, and presentation skills required.
• Being reliable and organized: proven ability to work proactively to deliver high‑quality end‑results and outputs with attention to details even under pressure.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with all associates and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to abide to commitments and protect confidential information.
• Ability to develop and execute short and long‑term strategic plans; ability to develop and maintain external relations with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to work day‑to‑day with management teams across different levels of seniority.

Limited travel may be required.

Important information for candidates

Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles :

Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third‑party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page : https://tether.recruitee.com/

Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.

Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.

Double‑check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io.

We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.