Senior Partnerships Manager, Crypto

Robinhood Robinhood · Fintech · Menlo Park, CA +1 · Crypto Division

Robinhood is seeking a Senior Partnerships Manager for their Crypto team. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with key participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including exchanges, custodians, blockchain protocols, and DeFi platforms. The manager will lead negotiations, support integration launches, and oversee existing partnerships to expand Robinhood's crypto offerings. The role requires a strong understanding of blockchain technology and crypto markets, with a focus on making these complex technologies accessible. This is a product-focused role within the fintech domain, aiming to expand crypto offerings.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities across cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, blockchain protocols, and decentralized finance platforms
  2. Lead contract negotiations, ensuring terms meet commercial and product goals, and align with legal, security, and regulatory requirements
  3. Work closely with the product teams to understand partnership needs and how these partners can accelerate projects on our crypto roadmap.
  4. Manage the onboarding and integration of new partners by working with product, engineering, design, research, and compliance teams
  5. Maintain and improve relationships with existing partners, tracking performance and identifying opportunities for product and operational improvements

Skills

Required

  • partnerships
  • business development
  • strategy
  • cryptocurrency
  • blockchain
  • negotiations
  • contract management
  • product management collaboration
  • relationship management
  • analytical skills
  • project management

Nice to have

  • understanding of decentralized finance platforms

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategy, with experience in cryptocurrency or blockchain
  • strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto markets, and key participants in the ecosystem
  • rigorously evaluate opportunities and produce high-quality work that supports decision-making
  • adapting to changes in a fast-paced environment