What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development & Strategy Lead position at BitMart?
Role Overview:
BitMart is seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Lead to drive M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth initiatives. This role sits within the CEO Office, providing direct exposure to senior leadership and high-impact decision-making at the intersection of fintech and Web3.0.
Key Responsibilities:
- Corporate Development & M&A Execution
- Lead end-to-end M&A processes, including opportunity sourcing, evaluation, deal execution, and post-merger integration.
- Collaborate with internal teams (finance, legal, product, operations, technology) to manage due diligence and ensure smooth execution.
- Support the development of deal structures, negotiation strategies, and integration roadmaps.
- Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence
- Conduct in-depth industry research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify trends and opportunities.
- Track emerging developments in fintech, blockchain, crypto, and Web3.0, translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities, including M&A targets, partnerships, and joint ventures.
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and strengthen relationships with investment banks, venture capital firms, and strategic partners to support deal origination.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by preparing investment memos, strategic reports, and Board presentations.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment of corporate development initiatives with BitMart’s long-term goals.
- Strategic Projects & Special Initiatives
- Support the CEO Office on ad hoc strategic initiatives, including business expansion, new market entry, and ecosystem partnerships.
- Act as a project lead on high-impact initiatives requiring cross-departmental coordination and executive-level visibility.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, private bank or related fields.
- Proven fintech industry background; knowledge of crypto/Web3.0 strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated transaction experience (M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and deliver clear recommendations.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English, Mandarin is a plus.
- A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced qualifications (MBA, CFA, or equivalent) are preferred.