Senior Institutional BD Lead (Equities/FI Derivatives & Crypto Focus)

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Dubai
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
The Senior Institutional BD Lead is responsible for driving institutional sales and building strategic relationships within the EEA market, focusing on equities, FI derivatives, and crypto. Responsibilities include overseeing sales operations, managing a sales team, developing client strategies, driving revenue, ensuring compliance, and representing the company in the region.
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Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

 

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

 

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

 

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

 

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a senior sales leader with a strong background in Equities and FI derivatives, particularly within the EEA market, and familiarity with crypto. This individual will be responsible for driving institutional sales, building strategic relationships, and leading a high-performing sales team.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Sales Leadership & Team Coordination: Oversee day-to-day sales operations, including scheduling client calls, setting up meetings, and managing the team’s calendar to optimize productivity and client engagement.

  • Business Development & Pipeline Growth: Identify and pursue institutional sales opportunities. Build and manage a robust pipeline by sourcing and converting leads, moving from consultative discussions to advisory engagements with institutional clients.

  • Client Profiling & Strategy: Develop a strategic profile for each client by identifying successful case studies and replicating them. Collaborate with marketing to channel efforts where they’re most impactful.

  • Revenue Generation: Drive revenue by closing high-impact, high-value deals. Assess new revenue streams and partnership opportunities, with a focus on innovative offerings, such as native crypto products.

  • Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure that prospective clients uphold financial, reputational, and regulatory standards, safeguarding our business integrity.

  • Sales Proposals & Presentations: Prepare and deliver impactful presentations and proposals to potential clients, positioning the company’s value propositions effectively.

  • Negotiation & Contracting: Lead negotiations on commercial terms, collaborating closely with legal to secure favorable terms that protect the company’s interests.

  • Client Feedback & Product Development: Act as a bridge between clients and internal teams, conveying feedback on product and service needs to drive continuous improvement.

  • Regional Brand Representation: Serve as the face of the company in the region, enhancing brand visibility and positioning within the institutional space.

  • Collaboration with Marketing: Work hand-in-hand with the marketing team to seamlessly execute targeted sales campaigns.

 

What We Look For In You

  • Passion for Crypto: Demonstrated enthusiasm and depth of knowledge in crypto products, with a focus on institutional applications.

  • Proven Sales Success: Extensive experience in institutional sales, from pipeline building to closing complex, high-value deals.

  • Expert in Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating commercial terms and adept at working with legal teams to secure optimal agreements.

  • Institutional Landscape Knowledge: Strong understanding of the institutional crypto and derivatives market within the EEA region, with a broad network and established relationships.

  • Regulatory Awareness: Up-to-date on the evolving regulatory landscape in crypto and financial derivatives, with an ability to anticipate impacts on business.

  • Organizational Excellence: Strong planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and opportunities in a structured, organized way.

  • Core Qualities: Self-motivated, team-oriented, independent, detail-oriented, and an effective problem solver.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Consistent Sales Track Record: Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding sales targets, particularly in high-revenue environments.

Perks & Benefits 

  • Competitive total compensation package

  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development

  • Various team building programs and company events

  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants 

  • More that we love to tell you along the process!

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Top Skills

Crypto
The Company
Dublin, Dublin
1,073 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto.

In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.

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