Wintermute is hiring a
Business Development Associate in Singapore

Summary

The job is for a Business Development Associate at Wintermute, a leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets. The role involves growing the OTC business in Asia, developing new relationships with high-profile crypto projects, and working with various cross-functional teams to drive brand awareness. The candidate should have a BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or related degree, fluency in English and at least one Asian language, experience in business development or client-facing roles, and understanding of both Asian and Western mindsets.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Business/Economics/Finance or any related degree
• Fluent English; professional fluency in at least one of the key Asian languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese)
• Understanding of both Asian and Western mindsets and ways of doing business
• Experience with the financial services/capital markets industry; experience with Asian crypto markets and/or trading companies/hedge funds is an advantage
• Experience in business development or any client-facing role (B2B sales, management consulting, investment banking, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience delivering business results

Responsibilities

• Grow the OTC business in your market (both manual and RFQ)
• Grow the crypto liquidity provision business
• Develop new relationships with high-profile crypto projects, crypto VCs, institutional investors, miners and other parties of the crypto eco-system
• Work with various cross-functional teams to drive brand awareness in the key markets you are responsible for
• Develop existing relationships with exchanges globally and bring them to the next level
• Keep track of key launches and news in the crypto eco-system and proactively identify cooperation and business development opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Top tier MBA is an advantage but not required

Benefits

• Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally
• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments
• A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway
• A Wintermute-inspired office in central Singapore, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food
• Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial
• A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like private health insurance