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Full-Time

Director of Marketing

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Valora

Valora

11-50 employees

Self-custody crypto wallet on Celo blockchain

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$185k - $205kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • At least 8+ years of relevant marketing and leadership experience
  • Experience in marketing consumer mobile applications, ideally in fintech/crypto; or have worked on partnership / ecosystem marketing for a web3 project
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment
  • Management experience, and a passion for growing teams and mentoring others
  • Awareness of the evolving landscape of marketing tools, technologies, resources, trends and best practices
  • Desire to stay informed on the crypto industry, relevant current events and pop culture
  • Personal alignment with the company mission and values
  • High emotional intelligence, and a highly collaborative and can-do spirit
  • Working knowledge of common business tools (e.g. Slack, Notion, Google Workspace) and marketing tools (e.g. Contentful, CleverTap, Google Analytics, Sprout)
Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for defining and implementing a marketing strategy that drives significant customer acquisition (B2C) and ecosystem growth (B2B and partnerships) to achieve our objective of onboarding the first billion people to web3 via mobile
  • Specifically, you will own strategic positioning of Valora, and all growth initiatives, channels, touch points, and domains:
  • Domains include strategic positioning, audience definition, branding, communications, growth, lifecycle, etc. as well as providing strategic guidance/input to cross-functional counterparts
  • Touch points include every stage of the marketing funnel from awareness and consideration to activation and advocacy for B2C and B2B audiences
  • Channels include website, blog, email, social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), events, paid media, in-app messaging, partner/ecosystem marketing and more
  • Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary marketing team (3 full-time employees and a portfolio of freelance partners)
  • Develop and lead an integrated marketing strategy to increase user acquisition and ecosystem growth across brand and content channels
  • Create engaging educational materials for our target audiences to engage, inform and motivate them to get the most out of the Valora ecosystem
  • You’ll successfully and actively partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Product & Engineering to uncover business, market, user, and competitive insights to drive impact and results
  • You’ll be responsible for setting & tracking budgets and key marketing KPIs in accordance with company objectives

Valora offers a self-custody crypto wallet that gives users full control over their digital assets and operates on the Celo blockchain for fast and low-cost transactions. Users can send, swap, collect, and purchase digital goods, making it a versatile tool for everyday crypto use. Valora stands out by focusing on user autonomy and security, providing a free app with optional premium features and generating revenue through transaction fees and a feature that offers stablecoin returns. The company's goal is to democratize financial opportunities and enhance financial literacy, making cryptocurrency accessible to everyone.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$20.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-9%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $20 million Series A funding round underscores strong investor confidence and provides significant capital for growth and innovation.
  • Valora's collaboration with the Celo Foundation and participation in initiatives like the NFT auction enhances its visibility and credibility in the Web3 ecosystem.
  • The launch of the 'Supercharge' feature can attract more users looking for high returns on their stablecoin holdings, boosting user engagement and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the cryptocurrency market means Valora must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on the Celo blockchain could pose risks if the platform faces technical or regulatory challenges.

What makes Valora unique

  • Valora's self-custody wallet on the Celo blockchain offers users full control over their digital assets, unlike many competitors who rely on third-party custody solutions.
  • The company's focus on financial inclusion and user education sets it apart in the crypto space, aiming to democratize access to digital financial tools.
  • Valora's 'Supercharge' feature, offering a 12% annual return on stablecoins, provides a unique value proposition in the crowded crypto wallet market.

Benefits

Stock options

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Growth & development workshops