Job Details

Overview

Lightning Labs is looking for a Business Development Strategist who is passionate about bringing bitcoin to the next billion people by expanding Lightning's reach across new companies and industries. This role focuses on identifying businesses that will help grow the Lightning Network, building relationships with relevant leaders, and communicating the business value of Lightning to them. The ideal candidate will have experience in the finance industry, a fintech or payments company, or in a business development role for a high-growth startup, a strong understanding of the technologies behind bitcoin and Lightning, and excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategy
  • Collaborate with leadership on business development strategy, including identifying promising regions and verticals, targeting companies, and tailoring specific value propositions.
  • Understand and clearly communicate how shifts in the global financial market will impact multi-asset Lightning Network and stablecoin adoption.
• Business Development
  • Source new potential customers, from Lightning-first entrepreneurs to existing bitcoin companies and non-bitcoin companies that want to add Lightning support to their apps.
  • Support existing customers as a point of contact for technical questions or feature requests, and explain new features and the business-related impacts of upgrading.
  • Understand customers business goals and connect them with ecosystem participants that may help achieve them.
• Communications
  • Write compelling, high-quality thought pieces to drive awareness and education around the Lightning Network, Lightning Labs, and its products.
  • Support funnel growth activities, such as blog posts, press releases, engagement across social outlets, and community events.
  • Build organic awareness and grow engagement across community platforms such as Slack, Telegram, and Twitter.

Location

Global and remote. Proximity to US time zones would be ideal.

Requirements

• Passion for bitcoin, Lightning, and the mission of bringing financial freedom to the world
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a business development, strategy, financial, or other relevant role
• Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills
• Creative thinker who can communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Eagerness to try new things and to be energized by creative challenges
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across time zones
• Fast learner with a strong ability to reach out to new audiences

Preferred

• Track record of public writings regarding the global financial or payments markets, ideally with emphasis on bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins
• Ability to build relationships with entrepreneurs and developers in emerging markets (LATAM, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)
• Familiarity with the Lightning community and a technical understanding of bitcoin and Lightning

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services