Business Development Assistant

**What are we all about?**:We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, AI, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.**About the role**We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Assistant to support our senior BD team in managing key partnerships, organizing outreach processes, and driving operational effectiveness. This is an entry-level position ideal for someone starting their career in business development or partnerships, with opportunities to grow into more strategic responsibilities over time.While the primary focus will be on coordination, communications, and logístical support, the role will also involve occasional research tasks to support the team’s strategic initiatives.**Responsibilities**- Help coordinate outreach workflows, follow-ups, and responses.- Support the preparation of pitch decks, meeting briefs, and BD collateral.- Draft and refine professional correspondence with partners or stakeholders.- Schedule meetings, calls, and follow-ups across multiple time zones.- Help compile competitive intelligence or partnership benchmarks when needed.- Support internal knowledge management for market insights.- Assist in maintaining and updating CRM systems with leads, partner information, and activity logs.- Take and distribute meeting notes and action points.- Organize internal documentation for ongoing and completed BD initiatives.- Perform targeted desk research on companies, industry trends, or specific partners.- Outreach automation is a plus.**Requirements**:- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Business, Communications, or related field.- Excellent communication skills and professionalism in written format.- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.- Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides); CRM tools (e.g., Notion, or similar) a plus.- Eagerness to learn, proactive attitude, and ability to manage multiple priorities.- Passion for Web3.- Ability to develop relationships.**What We Offer**- ** Flexible Work Options**: Remote-first culture with the opportunity to work from anywhere.- ** Global and Diverse Workforce**: You'll work with people from various backgrounds and cultures.- ** Learning and Development**: You'll work on innovative, challenging projects and have access to experts and mentors to enhance your skills.- ** Career Growth**: Access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to open-source initiatives.- ** Global Events and Conferences**: Opportunities to attend the industry events.- ** Collaborative and Innovative Culture**: We foster teamwork and encourage new ideas.- ** Unlimited Time Off**: Enjoy the freedom to structure your working hours in a way that suits you best, with the flexibility to take unpaid time off whenever needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance.- ** Equity participation** allowing you to benefit directly from the company's success.**Our Commitment to Diversity**At Nethermind, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We believe a variety of perspectives drives innovation and leads to better solutions for the blockchain community.