At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in tokenised trading by identifying opportunities and developing strategies.
- Company: Join DRW, a leading trading firm blending tech and finance for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for self-starters eager to build and shape new business ventures.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of innovation in finance and blockchain technology.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in business development with expertise in TradFi and crypto markets.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. We trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial, highly-driven Business Development Lead to grow our tokenised trading business within DRW's Global Delta One team. You will sit at the intersection between tradfi and blockchain technology, working closely with the established trading team to identify and develop new opportunities in the cutting-edge tokenisation space. This is a role for a business-builder with strategic vision and proven commercial talent.
- Strategy & Opportunity Development:
- Identify and prioritise opportunities in tokenised equities and related digital asset products
- Further develop our commercial strategy for tokenised trading, working closely with trading and technology teams
- Monitor regulatory developments and competitive landscape across TradFi and crypto markets
- Business Development & Partnerships:
- Work with our relationship managers and trading team to maintain existing relationships and liquidity provision arrangements, including with our traditional institutional trading counterparts
- Lead commercial structuring and negotiations for new products and opportunities
- Work with internal legal, compliance and operations
3+ years in business development, strategy, or commercial roles in financial markets. Deep understanding of both TradFi equities markets AND crypto/digital assets – familiarity with tokenisation technology, smart contracts and blockchain infrastructure, as well as equity execution, settlement and financing. Proven track record of building early businesses or developing new products or revenue streams. Strong network across traditional finance and crypto ecosystems. Experience structuring complex commercial partnerships. Self-starter mentality - comfortable with ambiguity, autonomy and building from scratch.
Business Development Lead / Business Development Manager employer: Drw Inc
At DRW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our London office offers a dynamic environment where Desktop Systems Engineers can thrive, supported by a commitment to employee growth and development. With access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, you'll find a rewarding career path that encourages autonomy and creativity.
