Head of Strategy and Research

Location: Global, EU We are the creators of a new fintech era! Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era. Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey. We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide. Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies. Our official partners include the National Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA. Requirements Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, strategic finance, investment, corporate development, management consulting, private equity / venture capital, investment banking or a comparable analytical leadership role. Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining enterprise or group-level strategy and translating complex analysis into clear choices for senior decision-makers. Strong portfolio mindset, with the ability to assess strategic fit, concentration, adjacency, risk, expected value and trade-offs across multiple businesses, products, markets and initiatives. Strong financial and investment analysis skills, including business-case review, valuation logic, unit economics, scenario analysis and sensitivity testing. Proven ability to evaluate new projects, market-entry plans, strategic initiatives and investment theses independently and to challenge assumptions constructively. Excellent research and intelligence capabilities, including the ability to synthesize market, competitor, regulatory, technology and customer signals into decision-relevant implications. Experience preparing executive and Investment Committee / Board-level materials, recommendations and concise decision memos. Prior experience leading and developing a high-performing strategy, research or analytical team, with strong quality-control standards. Experience in financial services, FinTech, digital assets, payments, banking, brokerage, investment or financial infrastructure is strongly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills; able to build trust while maintaining independent judgment. High professional integrity, intellectual curiosity, discretion and the confidence to provide an evidence-based challenge to senior stakeholders. Advanced degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus. Responsibilities Group Strategy & Portfolio Stewardship Own and maintain the group strategy process, including the strategic narrative, priorities, key choices, assumptions and periodic refreshes. Maintain a portfolio-wide view of businesses, products, markets, capabilities and strategic initiatives, and identify imbalances, gaps, duplication, concentration risk and adjacency opportunities. Develop evidence-based recommendations on where the group should focus management attention, strategic resources and future investment, while preserving the Investment Committee's decision authority. Ensure that major roadmaps and programs remain coherent with the approved group strategy and portfolio logic. Research, Intelligence & Strategic Insight Set the strategic research agenda based on the group's highest-priority decisions and uncertainties. Build and maintain structured intelligence on markets, competitors, regulation, technology, customer behavior, business models and relevant macro trends. Convert research findings into implications, scenarios, strategic options and concise recommendations rather than stand-alone information reporting. Establish strong standards for source quality, analytical rigor, assumptions, fact checking and institutional knowledge retention. Value Creation Opportunities Continuously identify and prioritize value creation opportunities across the existing portfolio, including growth, cross-business synergies, product / market adjacencies, partnerships, operating-model improvements and other strategic moves. Structure each opportunity into a clear thesis covering expected value, strategic rationale, risks, dependencies, required capabilities, sequencing and success measures. Work with the Portfolio Management Team and Business Owners to convert approved opportunities into roadmaps and executable initiatives without taking over day-to-day execution ownership. Evaluation of New Projects, Markets & Strategic Moves Lead independent strategic review of new project proposals and market plans before they are submitted for approval. Assess strategic fit, market attractiveness, competitive position, economics, risk, execution readiness, alternatives and portfolio implications; test critical assumptions through scenarios and sensitivity analysis. Formulate a clear recommendation - proceed, revise, stage, defer or stop - and define the key conditions or milestones required for success. Partner with the M&A and Deal Team on strategic fit, investment thesis and portfolio impact of potential acquisitions, divestments and other transactions, while the Deal Team retains transaction execution ownership. After-Action Review & Portfolio Learning Establish a systematic after-action review approach for major strategic actions, initiatives and completed deals. Compare actual outcomes with the original strategic thesis, expected economics, risk assumptions, milestones and value-creation plan, and assess the resulting effect on the group portfolio. Capture lessons learned, identify repeatable patterns and feed findings back into strategy, evaluation frameworks and future recommendations. Investment Committee & Executive Decision Support Prepare clear, concise and decision-grade strategic recommendations for Investment Committee and senior leadership consideration. Work with the Board / IC Secretary to ensure strategic materials are complete, internally consistent and framed around the decision required, alternatives, trade-offs and implications. Support interpretation of execution feedback and result reporting from the Portfolio Management Team and Business Owners, focusing on strategic implications and any need to revisit prior assumptions or decisions. Maintain a disciplined distinction between analysis / recommendation, governance decision-making and execution ownership. Team Leadership & Functional Excellence Lead, coach and develop the Strategy and Research Team; allocate work against the highest-value strategic questions and maintain clear accountability for output quality and deadlines. Build repeatable methods, templates and analytical standards for strategy development, market / project evaluation, portfolio review, research and after-action analysis. Create a high-trust culture that values intellectual honesty, constructive challenge, clear writing, collaboration and decision usefulness. Working terms Immerse yourself in Crypto & Web3: Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry. Work with the Fintech of the Future: Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market. Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level: Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations. Drive Innovations: Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions. Join a Strong Team: Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best. Work-Life Balance & Well-being: Modern equipment. Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive. 24 calendar days of paid leave. Additional days off for national holidays. With us, you’ll dive into the world of unique blockchain technologies, reshape the crypto landscape, and become an innovator in your field. If you’re ready to take on challenges and join our dynamic team, apply now and start a new chapter in your career! Let’s Build the Future Together! WhiteBIT offers all candidates an equal opportunity to join the team. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic of an individual.