Growth Associate - Assets Chains

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading innovator in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) sector who is seeking a Growth Associate to join its expansion team. This organization is dedicated to building decentralized applications and stablecoin infrastructure that foster a more accessible, people-powered internet.

### Key Responsibilities - **Pipeline Management:** Source and qualify new asset listings for the protocol's current and future iterations across all active and target networks. - **Expansion Strategy:** Identify and qualify new chain deployment opportunities by evaluating ecosystem fit, Total Value Locked (TVL) potential, foundation support, and competitive dynamics. - **Commercial Negotiations:** Lead negotiations with asset issuers and chain foundations regarding listing coordination, deployment, and incentive packages, including grants, token incentives, and co-marketing agreements. - **Relationship Management:** Manage the business development lifecycle from initial contact through to signed agreements and handoff for execution. - **Ecosystem Representation:** Represent the client’s growth interests at industry events, summits, and in bilateral conversations with key counterparties.

### Requirements - **Proven Experience:** A strong track record in business development or partnerships within the DeFi sector, preferably with experience on both the protocol and foundation/issuer sides. - **Network:** An established professional network among chain foundations, asset issuers, and ecosystem funds. - **Technical Literacy:** A solid understanding of DeFi lending mechanics, token incentive structures, and on-chain governance processes. - **Commercial Acumen:** The ability to independently build and present clear, sophisticated commercial proposals. - **Operational Style:** Comfort operating in an asynchronous, on-chain-native environment.

### Benefits - **Competitive Base Salary:** Complemented by a performance-based cash bonus linked to company revenue and seniority. - **Token Incentives:** A four-year token grant with a back-weighted vesting schedule. - **Inclusive Culture:** A collaborative and welcoming environment that values diversity and encourages individual identity. - **Professional Growth:** Opportunity to work at the forefront of blockchain innovation with a global team of talented professionals.

MLabs is a technology company operating in the high-growth Web3, DeFi, FinTech, and crypto sectors, developing platform solutions and solvers. They hire for senior engineering roles in Golang, backend, and full-stack development to build innovative software products.