Business Development Associate - NYC

Paradex•New York, NY

About The Position

Paradex is not just a DEX. We’re a DeFi Supercenter built on one connected system with a single ledger and risk engine, powering trading, asset management, and borrow/lend through one unified account. We’re building a financial platform that’s fast, efficient, and truly composable at its core. When you trade or borrow, that same system checks margin, finds liquidity, settles the order, and updates your account instantly, without silos or fragmented balances. This architecture unlocks new levels of performance and capital efficiency that redefine what users can expect from DeFi. Joining Paradex means helping shape that future. We’re redesigning how decentralized finance should work at scale, making it more intuitive and reliable than the best traditional platforms. This is DeFi done right, and we’re just getting started. Fair warning: this is not an easy place to work. We will push you hard. But you’ll grow faster than you thought possible, and you’ll do some of the most meaningful, high-impact work of your life and help shape the future of decentralized finance. Join us on the frontline ⚔️ Join Paradigm and Paradex as we expand our groundbreaking DeFi services across the Americas. As a Business Development Associate, you'll be instrumental in scaling our businesses, leveraging your familiarity with the derivatives space and crypto ecosystem to enhance our client relations and market presence. We are looking for candidates based in NYC.

Requirements

Crypto Passion and Expertise: Deep understanding of the crypto landscape, derivatives, and sales & trading workflows. Experience in electronic trading is a huge plus.
Proven Experience: 2+ years on an institutional sales desk with derivatives experience, and at least 1 year within crypto institutional sales.
Network and Influence: Strong connections within the crypto community and a proven ability to leverage relationships to meet business objectives.
Communication Mastery: Fluency in English with exceptional communication skills to effectively cover and service a diverse client base.
Performance Driven: A clear track record of exceeding revenue goals and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Team Collaboration: Strong time management skills and the capability to work seamlessly with a globally distributed team.

Nice To Haves

Tech Savvy: Basic SQL and Python skills will be a bonus.

Responsibilities

Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for both new and existing institutional clients, managing the full relationship lifecycle from onboarding to ongoing engagement.
Business Development: Proactively drive new business opportunities and expand existing relationships across the Americas, tailoring your approach to meet client needs.
Client Onboarding and Education: Conduct onboarding sessions to educate clients on product features and workflows, and address any technical queries.
Reporting and Coordination: Prepare and present detailed reports on client activity to management, and act as a liaison between clients and internal teams like Engineering, Product, QA, and Compliance.