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Job Title: Vice President, Strategic Expansion
Department: Executive Office / Global Strategy & Expansion
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer
Location: San Francisco, California / Hybrid Office
Company Introduction
Venning Life Sciences is a fintech-driven blockchain and financial technology company focused on building secure, scalable, and technology-enabled solutions across digital asset markets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and next-generation financial infrastructure.
Headquartered in San Francisco with a growing global footprint, Venning Life Sciences operates at the intersection of finance, blockchain technology, and institutional market innovation. The firm partners with financial institutions, fintech platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and infrastructure providers to unlock growth opportunities through strategic capital deployment, technology integration, and market expansion.
By combining deep expertise in capital markets with blockchain-native capabilities, Venning Life Sciences delivers solutions that enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across both traditional and digital financial systems.
As part of its global growth strategy, Venning Life Sciences is strengthening its strategic presence from its San Francisco base—serving as a hub for corporate strategy, global partnerships, and expansion initiatives across the Americas and international markets.
Venning Life Sciences envisions a future where blockchain technology and financial expertise converge to create more inclusive, efficient, and resilient global financial ecosystems.
Job Overview
The Vice President, Strategic Expansion will serve as a senior executive leader responsible for driving Venning Life Sciences’ global growth strategy, market expansion initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, this role will lead corporate strategy execution, identify and develop new markets, structure high-impact partnerships, and ensure scalable growth aligned with the company’s long-term vision.
The VP will play a critical role in expanding Venning Life Sciences’ presence across digital asset markets, institutional finance, and blockchain ecosystems—while strengthening its positioning as a trusted partner in fintech and decentralized finance.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in fintech, financial services, blockchain, or capital markets, with a proven ability to scale businesses, execute cross-border expansion strategies, and navigate complex regulatory and institutional environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Expansion & Market Development
Lead Venning Life Sciences’ global expansion initiatives across priority markets, blockchain ecosystems, and financial platforms.
Identify, evaluate, and execute new growth opportunities, including geographic expansion, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic investments.
Develop market entry strategies aligned with regulatory, institutional, and commercial dynamics in both traditional and digital asset markets.
Monitor global trends in fintech, blockchain, digital assets, and capital markets to inform expansion strategy.
Corporate Strategy & Execution
Partner with executive leadership to refine and execute long-term corporate strategy.
Translate strategic vision into actionable expansion plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
Drive cross-functional alignment across strategy, product, technology, compliance, and operations teams.
Support strategic transactions including partnerships, joint ventures, and potential M&A initiatives.
Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Build and manage strategic relationships with financial institutions, blockchain protocols, fintech platforms, and infrastructure providers.
Structure scalable partnership models that enable institutional adoption and ecosystem growth.
Represent Venning Life Sciences in high-level negotiations with partners, investors, and stakeholders.
Strengthen the company’s positioning as a trusted strategic partner in digital finance and blockchain ecosystems.
Governance, Risk & Regulatory Alignment
Ensure expansion initiatives align with governance standards, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to support cross-border growth in regulated environments.
Assess strategic and operational risks associated with new markets, products, and partnerships.
Support disciplined, data-driven decision-making with a strong focus on risk-adjusted growth.
Leadership & Organizational Enablement
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing strategy and business development organization.
Foster collaboration across global teams and functional areas.
Support leadership development, succession planning, and capability building.
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and long-term value creation.
Performance Management & Value Creation
Establish KPIs and strategic metrics to track expansion success and enterprise value creation.
Support capital allocation decisions aligned with strategic priorities.
Drive continuous improvement in execution speed, decision quality, and strategic impact.
Deliver measurable outcomes in market expansion, partnerships, and revenue growth.
Qualifications
20+ years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, business development, or executive leadership within fintech, blockchain, financial services, or capital markets.
Proven track record in leading strategic expansion, market entry, and partnership-driven growth initiatives.
Strong understanding of digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, fintech platforms, and institutional financial ecosystems.
Experience working with executive leadership, boards, and institutional stakeholders.
Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, and execution capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Core Competencies
Strategic Vision & Execution: Translates long-term strategy into scalable growth initiatives.
Market Expansion Expertise: Builds disciplined, data-driven approaches to entering new markets.
Partnership Development: Creates high-impact alliances across financial and blockchain ecosystems.
Financial & Commercial Acumen: Understands value creation across capital, technology, and markets.
Governance & Risk Awareness: Balances innovation with regulatory and risk discipline.
Leadership & Influence: Drives alignment and execution across complex organizations.
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.
Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.
Flexible hybrid working environment based in San Francisco.
Opportunities to represent Venning Life Sciences at global fintech, blockchain, and financial industry forums.
Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)
Establish and execute a scalable global expansion roadmap for Venning Life Sciences.
Deliver measurable growth through new markets, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Strengthen the company’s positioning as a leading fintech and blockchain solutions provider.
Build sustainable strategic frameworks that support long-term value creation and institutional trust.
