Partnerships Director

Blockaid•New York, NY

About The Position

Blockaid is redefining trust in blockchain through advanced, integrated security. Our on-chain security platform is trusted by leading Web3 companies—including Coinbase, MetaMask, Uniswap, Backpack, Stellar, and others—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or minimize the impact of fraud, scams, hacks, and financial threats. We are backed by top-tier global investors including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Cyberstarts—firms known for supporting the most innovative and influential companies in technology and cybersecurity. We are hiring a Director of Partnerships to build and lead Blockaid’s partnerships organization. The goal of this role is to turn partnerships into a major and predictable driver of pipeline and revenue. This role is not focused on one-off relationships. It is responsible for creating a repeatable partner motion that drives distribution, embeds Blockaid into the ecosystem, and turns strategic relationships into measurable revenue. You will work closely with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Engineering to build partnerships across wallets, blockchains, infrastructure providers, compliance firms, consultancies, and ecosystem organizations. The right candidate knows how to design partner programs, operationalize co-selling, and build leverage through integrations, distribution channels, and ecosystem alignment. This role reports to the VP of Sales and will own the strategy, execution, and operating system behind Blockaid’s partner ecosystem.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic alliances in SaaS, security, fintech, or infrastructure
Proven track record building partnerships that drive measurable pipeline and revenue
Experience designing and operating partner programs, including referral, reseller, and co-sell motions
Ability to structure strategic alliances with large organizations and ecosystem partners
Strong experience working cross-functionally with sales, product, marketing, and engineering
Ability to build repeatable processes and operating cadences for partnerships
Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and how partners influence deals
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy

Nice To Haves

Experience working in crypto, fintech, blockchain infrastructure, or security
Existing network across wallets, exchanges, protocols, infrastructure providers, or ecosystem organizations
Experience partnering with consulting firms, system integrators, or cloud providers
Familiarity with partner tools such as Crossbeam or similar ecosystem collaboration platforms
Experience building partnerships in global markets, including Asia, Europe, and Latin America

Responsibilities

Build and lead Blockaid’s partnerships function with the goal of making it a major source of net new ARR
Develop partnerships across wallets, chains, DEXs, dapps, infrastructure providers, compliance platforms, consultancies, and ecosystem organizations
Create network effects that position Blockaid as the default security layer across the onchain ecosystem
Establish strategic alliances with global consulting firms, infrastructure platforms, and financial institutions
Expand partnerships with companies like wallets, hardware providers, and trading platforms to embed Blockaid directly into user flows and infrastructure
Lead ecosystem initiatives with blockchains and protocols to create shared GTM programs for dapps, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem wallets
Build and operate a partner motion that consistently generates sourced and influenced pipeline
Own partner-driven pipeline and revenue targets
Develop co-sell motions that embed partners directly into the sales cycle
Create structured partnership models including referral, reseller, marketplace, and embedded partnerships
Turn existing relationships into measurable revenue engines with clear targets, incentives, and engagement models
Build the operating system for partnerships, including onboarding, enablement, deal registration, forecasting, and performance management
Define partner tiers and track partner impact across introductions, pipeline creation, influenced deals, and revenue
Run regular partnership reviews to evaluate partner performance, health, and ROI
Implement tools and systems that enable shared account visibility and collaboration between Blockaid, partners, and the sales team
Build and lead strategic partnerships across wallets, protocols, infrastructure providers, and ecosystem companies
Work with Product and Engineering to create integrations that expand Blockaid’s distribution and embed security directly into partner platforms
Develop joint solutions, ecosystem bundles, and embedded security partnerships with key partners
Represent Blockaid externally as the executive owner of ecosystem strategy and partnerships
Drive co-marketing, thought leadership, and coordinated ecosystem initiatives with partners
Lead strategic relationship development and partner engagement across key industry companies, protocols, and events