Regional Director, LATAM at Stellar Development Foundation

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in business development within the blockchain, fintech, or financial services industries
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the blockchain industry
Strong understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape
High degree of accountability and ability to communicate regional progress and outcomes to stakeholders
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, often remotely
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial drive
Ability to travel as needed for regional meetings and conferences

Responsibilities

Drive business development related to core priorities (DeFi, monthly addresses, asset tokenization) in coordination with Leads of each partnership vertical
Assist on regulatory and government relations needs, supporting the Legal, Policy, and Government Relations teams
Assist the Ecosystem team to identify, plan, and run events in the region
Coordinate all SDF activity in the region, including developer partnerships and large regional financial institutions
Serve as a key regional public-facing voice and thought leader, educating and informing the region about the Stellar ecosystem

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Business DevelopmentBlockchainFintechCryptocurrencyDeFiAsset TokenizationRegulatory RelationsGovernment RelationsEvent PlanningThought Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need 10+ years in business development within blockchain, fintech, or financial services, at least 2 years in blockchain, strong understanding of cryptocurrency, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in remote teams.

What is the company culture like at Stellar Development Foundation?

SDF is a mission-driven team that operates as an open-source platform supporting the Stellar ecosystem, emphasizing collaborative remote work and entrepreneurial drive.

What makes a strong candidate for this Regional Director role?

A strong candidate will have 10+ years of business development experience in blockchain, fintech, or financial services, including at least 2 years in blockchain, be a self-starter with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and be comfortable with travel and remote collaboration.

Stellar Development Foundation

Nonprofit providing open-source financial access

About Stellar Development Foundation

Stellar Development Foundation focuses on creating an open financial platform that allows users to send, save, and receive money with low fees. The platform uses blockchain technology to ensure that transactions are secure and transparent. Unlike many traditional financial services, Stellar aims to make financial access available to everyone, including individuals and businesses, regardless of their location. The foundation generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions, which helps support its mission of promoting financial inclusion and reducing barriers to accessing financial services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$2.9MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Social Impact, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Gym Membership

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Commuter Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Competition from new platforms like Lens by Avara could divert resources from Stellar.

Huma Finance's protocol on Solana threatens Stellar's on-chain payment solutions market share.

Emerging crypto projects like FXGuys may dilute Stellar's market and growth potential.

Differentiation

Stellar offers a decentralized, fast, and scalable network for financial services.

The Foundation supports equitable access to the global financial system via blockchain.

Stellar's open-source platform allows minimal fees and secure transactions globally.

Upsides

Stellar's partnership with Félix and Bitso enhances cross-border remittances for Latino immigrants.

Akuna Wallet in Ghana showcases Stellar's commitment to financial inclusion in Africa.

Stellar's membership in Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust strengthens its decentralized tech position.

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