Business Development Strategist (Remote)

The role

This person will identify businesses to grow the Lightning Network and build relationships with leaders. They will communicate the business value of Lightning and write thought pieces to drive awareness.

What you will do

• Collaborate with leadership on business development strategy.
• Identify target companies and tailor value propositions.
• Communicate how global financial market shifts impact Lightning Network and stablecoin adoption.
• Source new potential customers.
• Support existing customers as a point of contact for technical questions or feature requests.
• Connect customers with ecosystem participants to achieve business goals.
• Write high-quality thought pieces to drive awareness and education.
• Support funnel growth activities like blog posts and press releases.
• Build organic awareness and engagement across community platforms.

Required qualifications

• Passion for bitcoin, Lightning, and the mission of bringing financial freedom to the world
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a business development, strategy, financial, or other relevant role
• Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills
• Creative thinker who can effortlessly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Eagerness to try new things and to be energized by creative challenges
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across time zones
• Fast learner with a strong ability to reach out to new audiences

Nice to have

• Track record of public writings regarding the global financial or payments markets, ideally with an emphasis on bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins
• Ability to build relationships particularly with entrepreneurs and developers in emerging markets (LATAM, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)
• Familiarity with the Lightning community and a technical understanding of bitcoin and Lightning

About the company

Lightning Labs is looking for a Business Development Strategist who is passionate about bringing bitcoin to the next billion people by expanding Lightning's reach across new companies and industries.