Joining a bitcoin exchange startup - what is career path ?

As per many startups in other industries, there are numerous roles that are available in a Bitcoin/Crypto Exchange. We will simplify the terms for your reference:

1. Sales

2. Design

3. Programming

4. Admin

5. Operations

6. Events

7. Marketing & PR

8. Coffee Boy/Girl/Binary Intern

9. Ambassador

10. Management

and the list goes on, depending on the team size of the Bitcoin Exchange that you will be joining.

The risk of joining a Crypto Startup include, but not limited to:

• Uncertainty

• Potentially Long hours of work

• Likely sudden salary structure changes (happens to bonuses too)

• High likelihood of Performing tasks beyond your job scope

These apply to all startups actually, not just Crypto/Blockchain Startups.

Meanwhile, the Perks include, but not limited to:

• Often Young and Vibrant Team

• More flexibility in the way you work

• Good Prospects as the first batch of employees

• Learn to be Independent and a Self-Starter

• Flexible requirements for Attire

• More interaction opportunities with your higher ups (likely to work next to him/her)

And the list goes on.

DBS/PWC are way too 'corporate', with many departments. However, to each of its own, there are perks and downsides working in a corporate environment too. However, its likely that you will not get to enjoy the Perks of working in a Startup in DBS/PWC/UOB, etc..​​​

Hi Kelly,

I'm a (relatively) fresh grad here in a Crypto exchange startup. Gonna try to answer your question in 3 parts.

1. Being in a startup

This will require you to learn fast and be comfortable with working in a role that requires you to be versatile and resourceful as there much less structure compared to a corporate. You also (probably) get paid less, but you make it up from employee benefits like casualwear and flexible work time and ESOP - as mentioned by Adrian (you get shares/tokens). #startuplyfe

2. The job role

The second part is you didn't specify what job role you are looking for - is it tech or business? Regardless of which, you will probably need to have some experience in that function within the Fintech industry - https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-fintech-landsc....

Myself, I was lucky to get an internship at a Fintech and I subsequently converted to full time. With my experience in my first job, I managed to get my current job. My advice if you're still a student is to do as many internships within the industry as you can.

3. Crypto

Crypto is still in the adoption phase for sure and I personally think it's an exciting space to look out for. For me, I think it's about choosing the right company. Make sure you do all the research on the company before joining - the product, its users, the ICO and funding rounds - these will definitely help you in your decision making.