Business Development Lead

Bitso
Summary
Join Bitso as a Business Development Lead and drive significant growth for our stablecoins, MXNB and BRL1. You will lead the cross-border B2B growth strategy, from target market definition to top-of-funnel lead generation and customer lifecycle engagement. Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy, identifying key use cases and target partners. Proactively generate and manage a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities. Build and nurture long-term relationships with key partners. Negotiate and secure new contracts. Gather market and customer insights to inform Bitso's stablecoin strategy. Collaborate with internal teams. Act as a visible ambassador for Bitso’s stablecoin initiatives. This role requires 4+ years of proven success in B2B business development or sales and a strategic, hands-on approach to growth. You must be results-oriented, possess excellent data-driven decision-making skills, and have a passion for leveraging technology to expand financial access.
Requirements
- 4+ years of proven success in B2B business development or sales, with a strong track record of originating, negotiating and closing high-impact partnerships
- You've demonstrated the ability to consistently generate leads and manage a high volume of active conversations
- A strategic yet hands-on approach to growth
- You're not just a thinker; you're a doer who thrives on identifying opportunities, executing outreach, and driving deals forward
- Results-oriented with a strong focus on generating measurable impact and driving adoption of our stablecoins
- Excellent data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills, using insights to inform your approach and optimize for growth
- Passion for leveraging technology to expand financial access and an eagerness to become a leading ambassador for stablecoins and the broader crypto industry
- Ability to juggle a high volume of concurrent conversations and partnerships, maintaining momentum across a pipeline of 20+ opportunities
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy for our stablecoins, identifying key use cases and target partners across various industries and segments
- Identify, prioritize, and engage potential partners who can leverage MXNB and BRL1 for payments, remittances, treasury management, or other innovative solutions
- Proactively generate and manage a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities, from initial outreach and qualification through negotiation and deal closure. You'll be comfortable leading 20+ conversations at any given time
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with key partners, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration
- Negotiate and secure new contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial terms that drive stablecoin adoption and usage
- Gather market and customer insights to inform Bitso's stablecoin strategy and product development
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (product, legal, compliance, marketing) to ensure seamless integration and support for new partnerships
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our business development processes, tools, and reporting to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
- Act as a visible ambassador for Bitso’s stablecoin initiatives, representing the project at industry events, conferences, panels, and working groups
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in stablecoins, crypto, or DeFi
- Background in traditional finance or payments, especially within B2B contexts
- Understanding of the Latin American ecosystem—including its culture, business norms, and financial systems—with a particular focus on Mexico and Brazil
- Familiarity with the global regulatory landscape around crypto and stablecoins, especially as it relates to compliance, licensing, and cross-border use cases
Benefits
- Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off
- Remote-first work environment
- Employee Stock Option program
- Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app
- Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave
- Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina
- Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more