Overview
As Director of Ecosystem Growth on the RippleX team, you will build and lead a team responsible for how builders, startups, VCs, and strategic partners discover, engage with, and adopt XRP Ledger. The main focus is growing real-world usage across tokenized assets—including stablecoin payments, trade finance, and collateral management—with a global focus. You will source and support high-quality startups, deepen institutional credibility in FinTech and TradFi, and activate a network of accelerators, VCs, and partners critical to scaling a financial ecosystem. This role is strategic and operational, requiring leadership across venture, business development, go-to-market, and growth with a deep understanding of institutional finance, Web3 fluency, and product-aligned ecosystem thinking.
Pay
Base pay range : $204,000.00 / yr - $250,000.00 / yr
CA Annual Base Salary Range : $204,000 USD - $250,000 USD
What you’ll do
- Develop and own the ecosystem growth strategy for XRPL across Americas and EMEA markets
- Lead and scale a distributed, high-performing team of ecosystem growth leads
- Coach and provide actionable feedback to team members; encourage upward feedback and continuous development
- Champion internal mobility and team development, identifying opportunities for growth, realignment, and retention
- Review and evaluate applications for grants and accelerator programs, assessing founder quality, product potential, and ecosystem fit
- Manage a portfolio of strategic partners (accelerators, VCs, service providers) to deliver growth results
- Drive founder and partner sourcing, building top-of-funnel pipelines via programs, grants, and direct outreach
- Guide startups from early-stage formation to mainnet deployment, ensuring technical and go-to-market readiness
- Collaborate cross-functionally with DevRel, Partner Engineering, Product, and PMM on strategy
- Expand XRPL’s ecosystem presence by identifying trends and activating new growth partners and institutional channels
- Support funded teams and partners by facilitating introductions, aligning resources, and accelerating growth
- Identify gaps and opportunities within the ecosystem and launch initiatives to unlock innovation and momentum
- Anticipate obstacles and drive scalable, innovative solutions; perform tradeoff analysis across teams
- Leverage insights and data to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
What you’ll bring
8+ years in venture capital, platform partnerships, ecosystem leadership, FinTech / TradFi, or growth rolesProven ability in deal structuring and execution from sourcing to closeStrong growth and metrics fluency, including funnel KPIs and partner performance benchmarkingTechnical acumen to engage with product and infra teams on feasibility and ecosystem readinessDeep understanding of institutional finance, financial instruments, and market structure; knowledge of collateral management and DeFi implicationsExperience in product-aligned go-to-market programs for financial or blockchain platformsClear, influential communicator with cross-org narrative-building and executive alignmentDemonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams with mentorship and development focusComfort navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments with autonomy and accountabilityBonus : previous roles in product management, growth, or ecosystem expansionEqual opportunity and privacy
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.Please find our UK / EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.Who we are
Do Your Best WorkA fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leadersA learning environment with a professional development budgetInclusive culture where every employee is respected, valued, and empoweredFlexible in-office collaboration; managers decide on in-office daysBi-weekly all-company updates with Leadership TeamBenefits
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equityComprehensive benefits covering health, retirement, family support, and wellnessEmployee giving matchMobile phone stipendR&R days, wellness reimbursement, and flexible vacation policyParental leave and family planning benefitsCatered meals, stocked kitchens, and team events#J-18808-Ljbffr