Role Overview Lead BD, liquidity growth, and strategic partnerships for Aster. Execution-driven — focused on trading volume growth, liquidity onboarding, and key relationship management across the crypto ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute BD strategy to drive trading volume and liquidity growth

• Manage relationships with MMs, VIP/Quant trading firms, liquidity providers, VCs, KOLs, and ecosystem partners

• Own liquidity onboarding including MM integration and ongoing relationship management

• Set KPIs and targets for BD team (volume, liquidity depth, partner performance)

• Collaborate with product and technical teams on partner integrations (CEX futures / DEX)

• Represent company at industry events, conferences, and summits

• Provide regular updates to senior management on BD progress

Requirements

• 5+ years BD experience in crypto / Web3

• 2+ years team management experience

• Solid experience in MM/liquidity partnerships, VIP/institutional trading, commercial negotiations

• Strong understanding of derivatives / futures trading

• Bilingual: English + Chinese preferred

• APAC time zone availability

• Startup / entrepreneurial experience is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Early-stage or fast-growing team experience

• Exposure to both CEX and DEX environments

• Existing network with MMs, quant funds, or liquidity institutions