About Figure Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions. By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes. Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $17 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance. About the Role We are hiring a Senior Business Development and partnerships leader to drive institutional adoption of Democratized Prime across fintechs, brokerages, RIAs, corporate treasuries, and centralized crypto native firms. This role focuses on understanding how institutions think about credit, cash management, and yield, then mapping Democratized Prime’s product primitives into solutions that feel native to their end customer experience. This includes sweep >
Lead institutional business development for Democratized Prime with a non DeFi focus. Own a target account list and pipeline across consumer and wealth fintechs, brokerages, RIAs, corporate treasuries, and centralized crypto native businesses. Run the full partnership lifecycle including sourcing, discovery, solution design, commercial negotiation, launch, and expansion. Design and position cash, yield, and credit products powered by Democratized Prime, including sweep and overnight >
What We Look For
8+ years of experience across finance, fintech, institutional crypto, or capital markets. At least 4 years in institutional crypto and or fintech. Prior client facing experience in business development, partnerships, sales, product marketing, or capital markets coverage. Background in investment banking, institutional sales or trading, fintech partnerships or product marketing, BD at a brokerage or wealth platform, or top tier strategy consulting with deep financial services exposure. Strong understanding of credit, treasury, and yield products including margin lending, credit facilities, cash sweeps, funding costs, and liquidity management. Comfort reasoning about APIs and integration patterns and working closely with Product and Engineering teams. Strong personal interest in crypto and DeFi and active engagement with crypto products. Excellent communication skills with comfort engaging senior leadership and C suite stakeholders. Strong written communication skills for decks, memos, and commercial discussions. High autonomy operator with a strong ownership and execution mindset. Willingness to travel for clients, conferences, and regular trips to New York.
Salary
Compensation Range: $172,000-$215,000/yr 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly Company equity in the form of RSUs This is the compensation range for the United States, actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience, location, or evolving business needs
Benefits
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan Up to 12 weeks paid family leave Continuing education reimbursement
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