Business Development Associate

About Republic

Republic is a financial technology firm that allows everyone to invest in private markets. Republic operates several distinct business lines including a retail investment platform, a private capital division, and a blockchain advisory practice. The Republic ecosystem has deployed over $900 million in investments, has supported over 600 companies, and comprises a community of over 1.5M users across 100 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and its affiliated entities have co-invested with the best names in venture and private equity. Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City and London with offices worldwide.

 

Republic Crypto is a highly specialized team that sits within the Republic ecosystem, supporting the bold builders and investors working to accelerate the growth of web3. At its core, Republic Crypto is a web3 advisory -- composed of world-class strategists who guide crypto projects from seed to liquidity. We also facilitate broad-spectrum tokenization, power global token offerings, operate an enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure platform, and offer digital asset management.

 

We’re looking for a Business Development Associate to join the Republic Crypto Advisory team. This role is all about getting things done within our sales process - keeping leads moving seamlessly, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.  

While the primary focus will be on the operational side of business development, you’ll have opportunities to support client-facing activities and contribute to building meaningful relationships. You’ll take ownership of executing initiatives, supporting go-to-market strategies, and coordinating efforts across multiple team

 

In this role, you’ll work closely with Maria, our Director of Business Development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Tech Diligence, Legal, Finance, and Digital Currencies, to ensure alignment and deliver results. This division reports directly to the co-founder of Republic Crypto 

 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple projects, and have a passion for turning plans into action, this is your opportunity to play a critical role in driving Republic Crypto’s growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead Management: Take ownership of the lead pipeline, managing opportunities from initial contact to signed contracts. Ensure every step is tracked, follow-ups are timely, and proposals are delivered with precision.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with internal teams across strategy, design, tech, and marketing to align objectives, streamline workflows, and ensure all stakeholders are informed and on track.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth research on emerging markets, industries, and trends to identify opportunities, perform due diligence, and support go-to-market strategies.
• Team Player: Act as a dependable team player, stepping in when needed to support colleagues, catch oversights, and ensure projects are completed successfully.

 

KPIs for Success

• Pipeline Management - maintain an organized pipeline, ensuring lead are progressed from introduction to signed agreements
• Proposal Quality and Turnaround - deliver clear, tailored, and compelling proposals which lead to signed client engagements, highlight Republic Crypto’s strengths and how clients can benefit from our expertise
• Market Expansion Support: Contribute to the successful execution of go-to-market strategies in emerging regions like Vietnam, the Philippines, and MENA, as well as in verticals like AI.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency of the sales cycle, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams

Our ideal candidate

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience with a demonstrated track record of success in academic and professional endeavors
• • • Prior experience in business development, operations, or client-facing roles is beneficial
    • Candidates from diverse industries such as law, technology, and consulting 

• Skills and Mindset

• Strong communicators with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinkers with a highly analytical and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Problem ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet competing deadlines
• Highly organized and comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Motivated self-starters with a desire to learn and take on new challenges 

• Culture Fit:

• Thrives in ambiguous situa