Senior Manager

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open‑source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager, Enterprise Payments BD to drive our growth in active accounts and reaffirm Stellar’s position as the leading blockchain for payments. The candidate will also play a crucial role in cross functionally integrating RWA and Defi opportunities into their book of business. Core areas are around building out Stellar’s payments and stablecoin ecosystem, growing wallets at a global scale, growing into new verticals, and where relevant; working cross functionally with the RWA and Defi Stellar teams to create holistic deals. This person will support the broader partnership team and company objectives, and will be the owner of primary OKRs focused on account growth and payment volume. Responsibilities: Executing on, and contributing to the continued refinement of the Payments Strategy, driving Monthly Active Account volume on Stellar. This includes growing strategies such as: (1) B2B2B and B2B2C payouts and commerce, (2) Global Marketplace, (3) Payment Service Providers, and (4) Neobanks Developing a priority target list and ensuring execution against primary targets Managing key strategic relationships with key accounts Business development work related to our core priorities on expanding DeFi, increasing monthly addresses, and driving asset tokenization, in coordination with Leads of each partnership vertical to drive relevant outcomes. These include surfacing opportunities based on Stellar’s needs, as well as helping to close deals brought by other members of BD and SDF. Qualifications: 8+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of success in business development, with significant experience in global payment processing, fintech, or blockchain/crypto-related roles. Existing relationships within the Enterprise, Fintech, Payments, and Crypto ecosystem, particularly with a focus on payments, RWA, and decentralized finance. Crypto Knowledge: Strong understanding of crypto payment systems, including experience working with cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain technology, and digital asset payments. Technically proficient, with a deep understanding of payment flow of funds, and the ability for blockchain to enhance them, with a focus on understanding global and local payments across different regions Sales/Commercial Leadership: Proven ability to independently develop, structure/negotiate, and close opportunities Strategic Thinker: Experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and managing complex sales cycles. Industry Expertise: Experience working with Enterprises, financial institutions, crypto companies, payment providers, or fintech startups. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a network of senior-level professionals, as well as sound judgment, poise in professional settings, and self-awareness. Self starter with an entrepreneurial drive. Communication & Negotiation Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and negotiate high-stakes deals. The ability to travel as needed, with frequent representation of Stellar at regional/global meetings and conferences. Bonus Points if you have: Non Payments Experience : Tradfi institutional knowledge related to legal, regulatory, economic market structures in multiple geographies as it relates to asset classes such as Payments, VC, PE, Fintech, and Defi Language: Is fluent in any of the following, Portuguese, Spanish, or Mandarin We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $145,000 - $195,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) Life & ADD (up to $50K) Short & Long term disability 401K with 4% match Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution Family building benefits through Kindbody Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) L&D budget of $1,500/year Daily lunch and snacks in office Company retreats #LI-Hybrid About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non‑profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non‑profit organization focused on working with and supporting change‑makers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr