Ripple on hunt for ‘light on your feet’ business manager that’s ‘flexible with time,’ but there’s one caveat

Ripple vice president Emi Yoshikawa announced a major job opening at the firm on Friday, May 10. Ideal candidates must be “light on your feet” and “flexible with time,” but willing to live in Tokyo.

The fintech company is seeking a business development manager in Japan to focus on expanding the adoption of the XRP Ledger among local businesses.

The job post comes after Japan’s finance giant, SBI, was integrated with the XRP Ledger validator ecosystem.

According to Yoshikawa’s post on X, the role requires strong interest and enthusiasm for web3 and cryptocurrencies, alongside business development experience. Candidates should be based in Tokyo, possess flexible time resources, and be available to frequently attend web3 events in person.

Yoshikawa emphasized the exciting career prospects of the position, which involves business development for B2B clients in a dynamic environment. She stated:

“This is your chance to be involved in web3 business development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.”

She added that the role would be ideal for individuals who are curious and enjoy engaging with others. In Q4, 2023, Ripple opened a number of positions for expansion in Canada, with a B2B focus as well.

For years, the company has been influential in the Japanese remittances market, supported by its relationship with fintech giant SBI.

SBI’s subsidiary, SBI VC Trade, will now contribute to the XRP Ledger’s network integrity, decentralization, and transaction security by managing an XRP Ledger blockchain validator.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has consistently praised Japan’s supportive stance towards cryptocurrency. He even considered relocating Ripple’s headquarters to Tokyo before the SEC filed a lawsuit against the company.

Recently, Ripple expanded its operations in Japan through a partnership with Tokyo-based HashKey DX, leveraging the XRP Ledger to deliver enterprise solutions to Japanese customers.

At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $0.5044, showing little change, according to CoinMarketCap.