Business Development, US
Business Development, US
Gauntlet-curated vaults power earn products for some of the largest fintechs, exchanges, and wallets in crypto. This role owns growing that book. You will originate and close high-value Earn partnerships that route deposits into Gauntlet's vault products (Aera and Gauntlet-curated Morpho and Kamino vaults), working with Tier-1 and Tier-2 fintechs, exchanges, wallets, and DeFi protocols. You'll ramp on a mix of existing pipeline and self-sourced opportunities, with a mandate to originate greenfield partnerships where Gauntlet can be first to market. This is a senior individual contributor role with a path to team lead as the Growth team scales.
About Gauntlet
Gauntlet builds the financial systems of the future. While much of on-chain finance is focused on point solutions, we operate across the entire stack to offer best-in-class vault products. Today, we serve over $1.5B in client TVL across some of the largest fintechs/neobanks, protocols, exchanges, and capital allocators in crypto, and, increasingly, traditional asset management. Our team brings together traditional finance and crypto-native expertise to deliver durable, sophisticated products for institutional clients moving on-chain.
What you'll do;
- Own the full deal cycle for high-value Earn opportunities: discovery, qualification, structuring, negotiation, close, and post-close activation.
- Run rigorous discovery and qualification before anything gets proposed. Structure and negotiate terms that command favorable economics, and walk away from deals that don't.
- Originate greenfield partnerships in segments and markets where Gauntlet can be the first mover.
- Own outcomes past the signature. Drive activation so signed partners become live programs.
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Finance to position and validate Gauntlet within target verticals.
- Keep the pipeline honest: stage hygiene, forecasting, and accurate CRM.
- Represent Gauntlet at industry conferences and events, traveling as needed.
What success looks like;
First 30 days. Ramp on Gauntlet's vault products and existing Earn partnerships. Meet internal stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Finance. Take over an initial book of existing opportunities and leads, and form a clear view of what advances, what needs re-qualification, and what gets cut.
First 3-6 months. Running your own pipeline end-to-end. First partnerships are structured and in negotiation, or closed. Early greenfield opportunities are being sourced and in discovery.
In 1 year. Operating a full book at quota with multiple signed and funded partnerships. Recognized internally and externally as Gauntlet's voice with fintech and exchange partners. Contributing repeatable playbooks that compress future deal cycles.
What you bring;
- 5+ years of work experience, including 3+ years in partnerships, BD, or sales at a fintech company or financial institution, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
- A track record of structuring and negotiating partnership economics, not just sourcing introductions.
- Comfort self-sourcing via outbound and converting first-mover opportunities.
- Working knowledge of crypto/DeFi, with the ability to explain onchain yield to non-crypto-native audiences.
- Ability to work autonomously and nimbly.
- Willingness to travel to conferences and industry events as needed.
Bonus points
- A strong network of fintechs, exchanges, wallets, or institutions that are likely to integrate onchain yield.
- An active DeFi user who can describe what they use and why.
- Languages relevant to emerging fintech markets (Spanish, Portuguese, or similar).
Benefits & Perks;
- Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
- Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- $1,000 WFH stipend
- Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
- Unlimited vacation
- 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- Fertility benefits
- Opportunity for incentive compensation
Please note that at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.
The national pay range for this role is [$130,000 - $150,000] base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
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About Gauntlet
Gauntlet is at the forefront of a new financial paradigm, empowering the decentralized future by providing critical economic infrastructure to the largest Web3 protocols. We build battle-tested financial models and a robust simulation platform to help optimize capital efficiency, manage risk, and ensure the long-term stability of blockchain networks. Our quantitative approach, leveraging advanced econometrics and control theory, makes us an indispensable partner for major DeFi and NFT projects, ensuring their ecosystems are resilient, scalable, and secure. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rigorous analysis, and a shared passion for the transformative power of blockchain technology. We cultivate an environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, complex problems are dissected with precision, and team members are empowered to make a significant impact. We value transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to open science, contributing actively to the broader Web3 community through research and thought leadership. Joining Gauntlet means becoming a key architect of the decentralized economy. You'll work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, and financial modelers, tackling the most challenging economic and technical problems in Web3. If you're a high-impact individual seeking to shape the future of finance and contribute to the core infrastructure of the crypto ecosystem, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Gauntlet and help us build a more robust and equitable financial system.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Gauntlet's official website and follow their application process.