Senior Ecosystem Growth Manager London, UK

Location: London, UK

As Senior Ecosystem Growth Manager for Europe on the RippleX team, you will drive the discovery, engagement, and adoption of XRP Ledger across the Europe ecosystem.

What you'll do Ecosystem Development & Partnership Execution

• Execute ecosystem growth strategy for XRPL, adapting to local regulatory and market conditions
• Source, evaluate, and support high-quality startups and developers building on XRPL
• Manage relationships with strategic partners including accelerators, VCs, and fintech service providers
• Structure and negotiate partnership agreements, including co selling arrangements, bulk discount programs, and incentive initiatives
• Guide startups from early stage ideation to successful mainnet deployment
• Review and assess grant applications and accelerator program submissions for founder quality, product potential, and ecosystem fit
• Facilitate introductions between funded teams and relevant partners, resources, and growth opportunities
• Provide ongoing support to portfolio companies, helping accelerate their growth trajectory

Growth & Market Expansion

• Build and manage top of funnel pipelines through targeted programs, grants, and direct outreach initiatives
• Identify and activate emerging trends, new growth partners, and institutional channels across markets
• Collaborate with DevRel, Partner Engineering, Product, and Product Marketing on go to market strategies
• Track and analyze partnership performance, continuously iterating on strategies for maximum ecosystem impact

Strategic Analysis & Cross functional Collaboration

• Monitor regulatory developments and their impact on tokenization and digital asset adoption
• Leverage data insights and strategic narratives to influence cross functional stakeholders
• Pressure test growth strategies and provide thoughtful trade off analysis across competing priorities
• Anticipate market obstacles and recommend scalable, innovative solutions

What you'll bring

• 8+ years in venture capital, ecosystem partnerships, fintech/TradFi growth, or growth roles
• Proven track record in deal structuring and execution, particularly with early stage teams or strategic partnerships
• Experience working within markets with an understanding of regional differences in regulation and business culture
• Strong growth and metrics fluency, including funnel optimization, retention analysis, and partnership performance benchmarking
• Technical understanding sufficient to engage with product and infrastructure teams on feasibility assessments
• Financial Markets Knowledge: Understanding of financial instruments, market structure, and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with tokenization trends and how digital assets are being adopted across financial institutions
• Experience with DeFi protocols and their intersection with traditional finance
• Clear, influential communication skills with experience building consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast paced environments with high degree of autonomy
• Strong relationship building abilities with experience managing complex, multi stakeholder partnerships
• Data driven approach to measuring and optimizing ecosystem growth initiatives

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full time employees.

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 disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.