About us
First Digital is a digital asset focused trust, custody, financial technology company at the vanguard of the emerging digitalization of assets, where the full value for your worldly assets can finally unite like other digital data. Our best-in-class custodian and near-banking layer enables previously unattainable options for payments, asset management and access to products that can help enhance financial inclusion.
Our infrastructure – including FDUSD, Asia’s 1st home grown blockchain-based USD stable-coin – Developed to help economies, institutions and developers gain access to technology breakthroughs and capitalize on the digital evolution of finance, trust, and technology.
Role Summary:
The Business Development Associate will play a critical role in driving First Digital’s growth by identifying and cultivating new corporate and institutional relationships, closing high-value deals, and delivering insights to improve our offerings. This role requires a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, and a passion for the digital asset space.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage a client pipeline, focusing on market makers, exchanges, OTC desks, funds, fintechs, and traditional financial institutions in Asia.
- Identify, approach, and convert new leads while maintaining client relationships.
- Collaborate with the tech team on roadmap execution and partnership integration.
- Close deals exceeding $50k, achieve 30%+ year-over-year growth, and meet sales targets.
- Handle inbound inquiries, prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and deliver client presentations.
- Maintain positive client experiences, representing First Digital’s values and culture.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or 3+ years in business development, sales, or partnerships.
- Proven ability to close significant deals and engage senior decision-makers.
- Strong business acumen, self-motivation, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Interest in the digital asset and blockchain industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using LinkedIn for lead generation.
- Strong industry presence and expertise in digital assets.
- Persistent, results-driven approach with a focus on excellence.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. First Digital Trust reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
What We Do
First Digital is your trusted guardian delivering next-generation financial services for global businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital asset economy.
First Digital specialises in providing bespoke multi-asset Custodial, Trust, Payments and Stablecoin solutions to businesses, financial institutions and family offices navigating the next frontier in finance.
MULTI-ASSET CUSTODY & SAFEKEEPING
Fortify your treasury operations with First Digital's multi-asset custody solutions—streamlined for global reach, rapid settlement, and a host of value-added services.
STRUCTURED TRUST & ADVISORY
Unlock a wealth of financial engineering and strategic regulatory expertise with tailored structuring and consulting services.
STABLECOIN SOLUTIONS
Optimize your financial operations by harnessing the power of our deeply liquid and zero-fee stablecoin portfolio. First Digital is the home of FDUSD, a fully backed stablecoin issued out of Asia.
PAYMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS
Streamline everyday expenses, cross-border payments and global payroll and enhance your financial fluidity.
WHO WE SERVE
Headquartered in Hong Kong and with a presence in the UK, Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia, First Digital’s clients comprise regulated financial institutions and fintech innovators including blockchain start-ups, money service businesses, token issuers, market makers, digital asset exchanges and family offices.
OUR COMMITMENT TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Fully aligned with Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, First Digital is licensed under the Trust Ordinance Section 8 of Hong Kong, is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001 Certified as well as FATCA and AEoI Compliant.
Get in touch for your multi-asset servicing needs:
https://1stdigital.com/contact-us/
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