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Job description
Location United States (New York preferred; flexible with travel) Type Full-time
Ethereum Institutional is a nonprofit focused on accelerating institutional adoption of Ethereum. We engage with leading financial institutions, market infrastructure providers, and industry participants to advance understanding and real-world use of Ethereum-based systems.
We are seeking a Head of US to lead our institutional presence across the United States. This role is focused on building deep relationships within traditional finance, driving high-quality market engagement, and positioning Ethereum as foundational infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain senior relationships across US-based financial institutions, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds, market infrastructure providers, and fintech firms
Act as our lead representative in the US across industry events, private roundtables, and executive forums
Design and deliver workshops, briefings, and tailored sessions for institutional audiences exploring Ethereum use cases (e.g., tokenization, stablecoins, onchain finance)
Identify and develop strategic partnerships that advance institutional engagement with Ethereum
Translate institutional needs and market feedback into insights that inform our global strategy
Support the development of high-quality content and thought leadership targeting institutional audiences
Collaborate with ecosystem participants (protocol teams, infrastructure providers, researchers) to connect institutions with relevant builders
Contribute to fundraising and sponsorship efforts, particularly with US-based partners and donors
Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in traditional finance (e.g., asset management, investment banking, capital markets, or financial infrastructure)
Strong understanding of institutional workflows, products, and client dynamics
Meaningful exposure to digital assets and Web3, with a clear view on Ethereum’s role in financial markets
Established network across US financial institutions and credibility with senior stakeholders
Proven ability to originate and develop strategic relationships and partnerships
Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging executive audiences
Self-directed and entrepreneurial, comfortable operating in a lean and fast-evolving environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on digital asset initiatives within a financial institution or fintech
Familiarity with Ethereum ecosystem tooling and key infrastructure layers (custody, staking, L2s, tokenization stacks)
Track record of convening institutional audiences (events, roundtables, working groups)
Commercial instinct and ability to identify high-impact opportunities for ecosystem growth
What We Offer
A front-row role in shaping Ethereum’s adoption within the US institutional market
Access to leading financial institutions and ecosystem builders
A global platform with high visibility and influence
Competitive compensation aligned with experience
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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