Strategy Associate

Reposted 14 Hours Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
110K-140K Annually
Mid level
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • Web3 • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Rain is building the global payments infrastructure for the stablecoin era.
The Role
Lead market research, competitive analysis, and commercial opportunity preparation; build strategic narratives, financial and operating models; coordinate cross-functional workstreams; support product expansion and partnerships; represent the company externally and monitor industry and regulatory trends.
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About the Company

Rain is the global stablecoin payments platform for enterprises, neobanks, platforms, developers, and AI agents. Our technology allows partners to move, store, and use stablecoins instantly and compliantly through global payment cards, rewards, on/offramps, wallets, and cross-border rails. As both a Visa and Mastercard Principal Member, Rain issues cards that work at more than 175 million merchant locations in over 220 countries and territories. Built natively for stablecoins and trusted by more than 100 organizations worldwide, Rain delivers secure, scalable infrastructure that makes money move freely and instantly around the world.

You will have the opportunity to deliver massive impact at a hypergrowth company backed by some of the top investors in fintech, crypto, and SaaS. In January 2026, we closed a $250M Series C led by ICONIQ, valuing Rain at $1.95B, with Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer Venture Partners, Galaxy Ventures, FirstMark, Lightspeed, Norwest, and Endeavor Catalyst also participating. If you're curious, bold, and excited to help shape a borderless financial future, we'd love to talk.

Our Ethos

We believe in an open and flat structure. You will be able to grow into the role that most aligns with your goals. Our team members at all levels have the freedom to explore ideas and impact the roadmap and vision of our company.

What you'll do
  • Lead preparation for high-impact commercial opportunities, including market research, competitive analysis, value proposition development, and pitch construction

  • Develop strategic narratives, supporting analysis, and materials to support key partnerships

  • Build and pressure-test the analytical case for entering new geographic markets, including market sizing, regulatory mapping, competitive dynamics, and go-to-market sequencing

  • Partner with product, engineering, and commercial leadership to shape and evaluate product expansion strategy, translating market signals into prioritized opportunities

  • Build financial and operating models to size opportunities, evaluate trade-offs, and inform investment decisions

  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, product, and commercial teams to move strategic initiatives from concept to execution

  • Represent the team in external meetings with prospective partners, advisors, and counterparties

  • Stay close to industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory developments across relevant markets

You are likely to succeed if you have
  • 3-5 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB or equivalent), with strategy work in financial services, payments, or technology preferred

  • Alternatively, comparable experience in a corporate strategy, strategic finance, or growth role at a high-performing fintech, payments, or technology company

  • A track record of structuring ambiguous problems, driving to clear answers, and translating analysis into decisions

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics accessible to executive audiences

  • Advanced proficiency in building executive-quality decks and analytical models

  • Comfort operating with limited oversight in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment

  • Strong project management instincts and the ability to drive cross-functional execution

  • Intellectual curiosity, commercial judgment, and a bias toward action

Bonus attributes
  • Direct exposure to financial technology, payments, stablecoins, or digital assets

  • Experience with B2B sales strategy or partnerships in a financial services context

  • International or cross-border professional experience, multiple languages is a plus

  • Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment

Things that enable a fulfilling, healthy and happy experience at Rain:

Unlimited time off 🌴 Unlimited vacation can be daunting, so we require Rainmakers to take 10 days minimum for themselves.

Flexible working ☕ We support a flexible workplace – work from home, come into an office, or both. We want everyone to work in an environment where they're their most confident and productive selves. New Rainmakers receive a stipend to set up a comfortable home workspace.

Easy to access benefits 🧠 For US Rainmakers, we cover 95% of your health, dental, and vision plan costs and 90% for your dependents, plus a 100% company-subsidized life insurance plan.

Retirement goals💡 Plan for the future with confidence. We offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match.

Equity plan 📦 Every Rainmaker gets an equity option plan so we all benefit from our success.

Health and Wellness 📚 High performance begins from within. Rainmakers receive a monthly stipend to be used for eligible health and wellness spending like gym memberships/fitness classes, massages, acupuncture - whatever recharges you!

In-office meals 🍜 Rainmakers working from the office enjoy lunch and dinner on us, covered with a DoorDash credit.

Team summits ✨ Summits play an important role at Rain. Time together helps us build relationships and a common destiny. Expect team and company offsites, both domestic and international.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) or comparable corporate strategy, strategic finance, or growth role at a high-performing fintech, payments, or technology company.
  • Track record of structuring ambiguous problems, driving to clear answers, and translating analysis into decisions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to make complex topics accessible to executive audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in building executive-quality decks and analytical models.
  • Comfort operating with limited oversight in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
  • Strong project management instincts and ability to drive cross-functional execution.
  • Intellectual curiosity, commercial judgment, and a bias toward action.
  • Direct exposure to financial technology, payments, stablecoins, or digital assets.
  • Experience with B2B sales strategy or partnerships in a financial services context.
  • International or cross-border professional experience; multiple languages a plus.
  • Prior experience in a high-growth startup environment.

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Rain Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Affordable Benefits Health coverage is described as employer-paid for the vast majority of medical, dental, and vision premiums, lowering employees’ out-of-pocket premium costs. Company materials and profile summaries present this as a standout element of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits $350/month wellness support (fitness, therapy, personal well-being) and a $1,000 home-office setup stipend are included, alongside regular team events and offsites. These perks add tangible cash value beyond base pay.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employees receive equity ownership/stock options as part of total rewards. This ownership component is highlighted as broadly available across roles.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
100 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Our technology makes it easy for companies—from fast-growing startups to global fintechs—to integrate stablecoins into their products, platforms, and payment flows. Whether they’re launching a credit card program, enabling cross-border payments, or embedding wallets, Rain builds the tools to do it fast, flexibly, and compliantly. We’re built for the next generation of global finance. Our infrastructure combines the stability of trusted payment networks with the power of Web3—multi-chain support, 7-day-a-week settlement, and seamless stablecoin interoperability. We help companies unlock real-world use cases for digital assets without the regulatory headaches or crypto complexity. Rain is a Visa Principal Member and is trusted by over 130 organizations worldwide. We’ve processed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions across 150+ countries—and we’re just getting started. If you’re excited about building the future of payments, we’re always looking for more Rainmakers to help us make money move—instantly, globally, and securely.

Why Work With Us

Rain is building frontier fintech at a moment of real regulatory clarity, which has unlocked a massive new market for stablecoins. Backed by top institutional and crypto-native investors, we’re a lean team with a big mission. All Rainmakers take on real ownership, tackle complex problems, and have fun doing it.

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Rain Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 4 days a week
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HQNew York Headquarters
Our NYC office is located in the heart of Soho. We're surrounded by great shops, cafes, and restaurants, and conveniently located near multiple express and local subways.

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