Web3 Business Development Manager

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our Web3 investment and blockchain development team at SBI Investment.

The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, expanding the company’s Web3 ecosystem, and building long-term relationships with blockchain projects, technology providers, investors, exchanges, and other industry participants.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the Web3 and digital-asset industry, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and experience in business development, partnerships, investment, or ecosystem growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Web3, blockchain, and digital-asset sectors.
• Research and evaluate promising blockchain projects, Web3 startups, protocols, and emerging market trends.
• Establish and maintain relationships with blockchain projects, venture capital funds, exchanges, investors, infrastructure providers, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand the company’s Web3 ecosystem.
• Source potential investment, partnership, and collaboration opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings, negotiations, and partnership discussions with potential business partners.
• Prepare business proposals, partnership plans, project presentations, and market research reports.
• Support the evaluation of Web3 projects from a business, market, and partnership perspective.
• Identify potential opportunities in DeFi, NFT, GameFi, Layer 2, blockchain infrastructure, and other emerging Web3 sectors.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, online events, community activities, and business meetings.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and developments within the blockchain industry.
• Work closely with internal investment, research, marketing, and technical teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain long-term relationships with existing partners and explore opportunities for further cooperation.
• Track business development activities, partnership progress, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Professional experience in business development, strategic partnerships, investment, sales, or ecosystem development.
• Strong understanding of Web3, blockchain technology, and the digital-asset industry.
• Familiarity with DeFi, NFT, GameFi, Layer 2, blockchain infrastructure, and Web3 protocols.
• Experience identifying and developing strategic partnerships.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to conduct market research and analyze business opportunities.
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Familiarity with common Web3 tools, platforms, communities, and industry resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing connections with Web3 projects, blockchain founders, investors, exchanges, or infrastructure providers.
• Experience working with venture capital funds, investment institutions, or blockchain-focused companies.
• Experience in sourcing investment opportunities or supporting due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with tokenomics, fundraising, token generation events, and project financing.
• Experience in partnership development within DeFi, NFT, GameFi, or blockchain infrastructure sectors.
• Experience attending or organizing Web3 conferences, industry events, and community activities.
• Understanding of blockchain ecosystems such as Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, or Layer 2 networks.
• Experience working with international teams and cross-border business partners.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, business analytics, and partnership management tools.
• Additional language skills, especially Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, will be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Remote collaboration opportunities.
• The opportunity to participate in international Web3 and blockchain investment projects.
• Collaboration with experienced investment professionals, blockchain founders, and industry experts.
• Opportunities to develop strategic partnerships within the global Web3 ecosystem.
• Exposure to innovative blockchain technologies, investment opportunities, and emerging market trends.
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
• A dynamic and international working environment.

Position Details

• Position: Web3 Business Development Manager
• Company / Project: SBI Investment
• Work Format: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time or project-based, depending on mutual agreement
• Industry: Web3, Blockchain, Venture Capital, Digital Assets, and Strategic Investments