Corporate Development, Deal Lead

The global financial ecosystem is changing. Revolutionary blockchain technology has unlocked the potential for people around the world to have more equal access to wealth and information. This transformation has begun with the mass global adoption of cryptocurrencies but like all new financial systems, it needs greater trust to realize its full potential and remain safe from bad actors. That’s where we come in. The Chainalysis blockchain data platform enables businesses, governments, and banks to solve the world’s most high-profile criminal cases, paving the way for an economy built on blockchains.

Chainalysis is on the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry and building trust in blockchains. Chainalysis is looking for individuals to source and lead deals within the corporate development function. Chainalysis serves all the different sectors and entities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and we are looking to build a team that can collaborate closely with our product and go-to-market teams to construct strategic advantages for the business. We are looking for people to bring analytical rigor and problem solving experience to cultivate internal and external relationships and drive the maturation of the industry.

In one year you’ll know you were successful if…

• Conduct market research, synthesize findings and work with the Senior Director of Corporate Development, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Leadership Team to identify acquisition and investment opportunities that accelerate Chainalysis’ mission.
• Partner with Corporate Development Leadership to develop our Corporate Development thesis.
• Drive your own corporate development deal pipeline, including outreach to and sourcing of new opportunities
• Assist in the execution of acquisitions by performing financial analysis, leading due diligence in partnership with senior team members, and supporting implementation into the Chainalysis ecosystem.
• Oversee partnership and business development initiatives that increase the addressable market for Chainalysis
• Conduct ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative analyses for strategic planning, investing and integration efforts
• Contribute to improving the Corporate Development team by enhancing existing processes and recruiting and developing new team members.
• Establish strong relationships externally with the crypto and blockchain community of entrepreneurs and investors

A background like this helps:

• Experience in product management or engineering at a top tech firm
• Experience in corporate development or related fields such as investment banking, venture capital, or management/strategy consulting
• Experience managing multiple business deals at once through all deal phases
• Technical background of blockchain technology and traditional financial services markets
• International business experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and presentational; high attention to detail

This job listing may cover more than one job level. To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all United States based job listings. We set standard base salary ranges for all roles based on function, level, and location, benchmarked against technology companies. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, relevant work experience, skillset, internal equity, and other factors, consistent with applicable law. The salary range for this position is dependent on where you live within the United States. Chainalysis maintains two pay zones: Zone 1 includes team members in the New York City metro area and team members in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zone 2 encompasses all other parts of the United States. The salary ranges are:

Zone 1: 148,000 - 165,000 - 181,500
Zone 2: 130,500 - 145,000 - 159,500

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package which additionally includes equity, performance bonus or commissions for eligible roles, and competitive benefits. This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.