Corporate Development Director

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 200 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore and Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

Keyrock runs 7 business verticals from market making, defi trading and options to institutional OTC trading, the firm is looking to expand and establish itself as a full service financial institution through both organic innovation and inorganic growth.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

We are seeking an experienced digital asset innovator, with a generalist profile capable of driving complex structuring processes to join Keyrock’s corporate development team. In this newly created role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic growth opportunities—including M&A, partnerships, and investments—across the rapidly evolving crypto and digital assets landscape.

Job Description

• Identify and evaluate acquisition, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities within the crypto and blockchain sector, aligning them with the company’s long-term growth strategy.
• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and market analysis to assess the viability and strategic fit of potential deals and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to source new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s network in the crypto ecosystem.
• Collaborate with internal teams—including product, engineering, legal, and finance—to ensure smooth execution and integration of transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity in the digital asset space to inform strategic recommendations and keep the company ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
• Candidate should be based within the EU timezone +/- 4 hours
  
  

Background And Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the crypto industry, such as in business development, venture capital, or strategic roles within blockchain or digital asset companies, with a proven track record of executing deals or partnerships.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, including financial modeling, investment analysis, deal structuring, and the ability to assess how macro trends within both the sector and economy impact the market.
• Established and relevant network within the crypto ecosystem, with active connections to industry professionals, founders, investors, and key stakeholders, enabling effective deal sourcing and industry insight.
• 10+ of professional experience. Corporate development or M&A experience is a plus
  
  

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

• A competitive salary package
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence
• Access to Keyrock equity and performance-based consideration.
  
  

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/