Business Development Lead, Payments

MLabs•New York, NY

10h•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team behind the first parallelized Layer 1 blockchain, which has re-written the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3 to set a new standard in performance and scalability. Our platform allows applications to benefit from the speed of Web2 combined with the decentralization and sovereignty of Web3. We are seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive strategic payments partnerships. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in the global payments landscape. You will work directly with leadership, ecosystem teams, and strategic partners to position our blockchain as the premier chain for payments and settlement. The Business Development Lead will be responsible for originating, negotiating, and executing strategic partnerships to expand the platform's presence in the global payments infrastructure.

Requirements

Payment Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the global payments landscape and infrastructure (PSPs, card networks, acquiring banks, etc.).
Deal Track Record: A proven track record of successfully closing complex deals and driving partnerships from concept to full execution.
Investment/Fintech Background: Experience as a VC investor at a fintech or crypto-focused firm, demonstrating analytical rigor and strategic foresight.
Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical value propositions to non-technical business stakeholders.
Decision Making: Strong analytical instincts and the ability to make data-driven decisions based on metrics that drive ecosystem health.
Work Ethic: High agency, proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working effectively with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving industry.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with major payments providers or payments startups (e.g., PayPal, Visa, Ramp).
Prior experience in business development or strategic partnerships within the technology space.
Experience launching or scaling payment-related products.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Development: Drive high-impact partnerships with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), enterprises with payments use cases, banks, middleware providers, and card issuers.
Negotiation Leadership: Lead high-impact negotiations from initial outreach through diligence, term sheets, and final launch, ensuring alignment on technical and commercial terms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Growth, and Ecosystem teams to ensure smooth partnership execution and product integration.
Market Analysis: Track payments trends across various regions, verticals, and use cases to inform the platform’s broader growth priorities and strategic direction.
External Representation: Represent the blockchain externally at major industry events, with the press, and in strategic conversations to position the platform as a global settlement layer.