Company: Framework Ventures
Location:
Posted: May 9th, 2026
Keyrock is expanding its global commercial presence across digital asset markets and is looking to hire an Executive Director, Corporate Sales to act as a deputy to the Managing Director, Global Corporate Sales.
This is a high-impact role combining strategic deal origination with ownership of key institutional relationships across the crypto ecosystem. We seek an individual with ambition and skills to take up a global leadership role in time.
Working closely with trading teams, you will develop partnerships with token issuers, foundations and institutional market participants, bringing Keyrock’s market-making, derivatives and liquidity capabilities to market. Alongside driving revenue and strategic accounts, you will act as a close commercial partner to the MD of Global Corporate Sales, with scope to evolve toward broader global commercial responsibilities as the business continues to scale.
If you have a strong track record building institutional relationships in crypto or financial markets and enjoy operating at the intersection of markets, technology, and strategy, we would like to hear from you.
Founded in 2017, Keyrock is a leading digital asset market maker with more than 200 team members globally across 40+ nationalities. We trade on 80+ exchanges and operate desks spanning market making, options, OTC, and DeFi. Known for our technology-first approach and Rust-based infrastructure, we continue to play an active role in shaping the structure of digital asset markets.
Identify and engage high-value corporate counterparties including token issuers, blockchain foundations, funds, exchanges and institutional market participants.
Build and maintain a structured pipeline of opportunities across derivatives, liquidity provision and market-making partnerships.
Lead complex commercial discussions from initial engagement through structuring and closing.
Collaborate closely with trading, research and product teams to design bespoke solutions for corporate clients.
Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships through derivatives offerings, liquidity programs and customised market-making models.
Contribute to the development of new commercial initiatives aligned with evolving market demand.
Conduct fundamental analysis on blockchain projects, token economics and emerging ecosystems to evaluate partnership opportunities.
Leverage financial, on-chain and market data to assess the strategic relevance of potential counterparties.
Provide insights and recommendations that inform commercial strategy and partnership decisions.
Act as a strategic partner to the MD of GlobalCorporate Sales in shaping go-to-market priorities, managing strategic accounts and developing the corporate sales function.
Support coordination across the sales organization by mentoring junior team members, sharing best practices, and helping structure complex deals.
Represent the corporate sales function in cross-functional initiatives and selected external engagements.
8+ years of experience in institutional sales, business development or strategic partnerships within financial services or digital asset markets.
Strong understanding of derivatives, trading concepts, and market structure, ideally gained through direct exposure to trading desks or derivatives products.
Deep familiarity with digital asset markets, including token ecosystems, liquidity dynamics and the needs of token issuers or blockchain foundations.
Demonstrated experience engaging with token issuers, foundations, exchanges, or corporate crypto market participants.
Proven ability to originate and close complex commercial agreements in fast-moving market environments.
Strong analytical capability, including the ability to assess token economics, liquidity requirements, and market positioning of digital assets.
Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Market competitive comp with significant upside
High autonomy and ownership in shaping strategies
Global, flexible and collaborative environment.
Remote-first with flexibility, with core coverage expected for your operating region
Robust WFA ( Work From Away ) policy.
25 days annual leave + parental leave + time-off for other emergencies that life throws at us.
A culture that prioritises connection and shared purpose, brought to life through regular Commercial and company-wide off-sites in inspiring locations.