Head of Business Development – KOL Partnerships
Crypto Exchange | Remote (EU / UAE)
A fast-growing crypto exchange is hiring a Head of BD – KOL Partnerships to build and scale its global influencer, affiliate, and community growth engine.
This is a foundational leadership role. You will own the KOL channel end-to-end and turn influence into measurable user growth and trading volume.
What you’ll own
* Build and execute the global KOL and affiliate strategy
* Recruit, structure, and manage top-tier crypto KOLs across X, Telegram, YouTube, TikTok, Discord
* Design performance-driven incentive models tied to volume, referrals, and ROI
* Lead negotiations, contracts, and long-term partnerships
* Work closely with Marketing, Product, Analytics, and Compliance
* Hire and scale a KOL / Partnerships team as the channel grows
Who we’re looking for
* 5+ years in BD, partnerships, or influencer ecosystems
* Strong crypto or exchange background (this is non-negotiable)
* Proven experience driving real growth via KOLs, not vanity metrics
* Deep existing network of traders, influencers, and community leads
* Commercially sharp, data-driven, and comfortable owning a P&L-impacting channel
Why this role
* Direct ownership of one of the highest-leverage growth channels in crypto
* Senior visibility and strategic influence
* Competitive base + performance-linked upside
* Fully remote with global exposure
If you’ve built KOL engines that actually move volume and you want full ownership, this is a rare opportunity.
Apply or message directly for a confidential discussion.
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