Business Development, LayerZero Labs
Financial Services Lead
Omnichain interoperability protocol
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Omnichain interoperability protocol
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities.
Role
Who you are
- 7-10 years of business development and/or sales experience
- A good understanding of the digital assets industry
- A good understanding of the traditional finance industry
What the job involves
- We are looking for a business development lead that can navigate that complexity, work with our top financial services partners/customers, and help these institutions bring the benefits of blockchain to the masses by utilizing LayerZero technology
- Our team leaves egos at the door, works hard, has big ambitions, and is passionate about building the infrastructure operability layer of tomorrow. We expect the same from you
- The working environment is fast pace with plenty of ambiguity, change, and odd hours
- You have to be okay with that as we continue to grow and mature as an organization
- Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy for our engagement within the financial services industry
- Identify and assess opportunities for growth, partnerships, and innovation in blockchain-based financial services
- Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders
- Represent the company in financial forums and conferences to enhance brand visibility and credibility
- Lead business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities within the finance ecosystem
- Collaborate with the BD team to establish and strengthen partnerships, driving revenue growth in the financial services sector
- Stay abreast of regulatory industry developments, particularly in relation to financial services
- Collaborate closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards
- Act as an advocate for our organization in shaping favorable regulatory environments
- Collaborate with the product team to ensure seamless integration of our offerings with blockchain-based financial services
- Identify opportunities for innovation and enhancements in our offerings to meet the evolving needs of the financial sector
- Work closely with financial technology (FinTech) companies to explore synergies and potential collaborations
- Evaluate and integrate blockchain solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and transparency in financial processes
- Develop and deliver educational programs, webinars, and workshops to enhance understanding of our offerings within the financial services industry
- Provide thought leadership on the intersection of blockchain and traditional financial services
Our take
As the crypto ecosystem continues to evolve, the demand for high-throughput apps has been on the rise. However, the infrastructure required to meet this need has been in short supply as users, data, and liquidity have been fragmented across various apps on different chains.
Led by three co-founders that have a substantial history of founding multiple startups together, LayerZero Labs is solving this problem by providing an omnichain interoperability protocol that integrates decentralized applications (dApps).
The unicorn company has an impressive list of backers and tripled its $1B valuation from March 2022 to $3B in April 2023. Its latest funding is being invested in hiring and expansion, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. Its range of app innovation opportunities that have arisen from its work has LayerZero Labs well set to build on its path of success.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
91% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2025
$55m
LATE VC
Apr 2023
$120m
SERIES B
Total funding: $318m
Company HQ
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Leadership
Bryan Pellegrino
(Co-Founder & CEO)Current Rho AI Entrepreneur in Residence. Co-Founder of OpenToken, former CEO of BuzzDraft, and Co-Founder/former COO of Coder Den.
Ryan Zarick
(Co-Founder & CTO)Co-Founded, Minimal AI, Coder Den, and 80Trill. Former CTO of BuzzDraft.
Caleb Banister
(Co-Founder)Co-Founded, Minimal AI, Coder Den, and 80Trill. Former Software Developer at UNH InterOperability Lab.
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