PancakeSwap is the largest DEX on BNB Chain and consistently ranks in the global top-three by 30-day volume. In 2026 the protocol is executing across three strategic pillars: defending and growing AMM market share (Div1), expanding institutional liquidity and RWA products (Div2), and building distribution capability through Aggregator and API integrations (Div3)
Marketing's role is to convert execution on those three pillars into brand equity, user mindshare, and ecosystem reputation — and to proactively open new distribution and growth channels, not simply amplify existing content. The H1 2026 internal review identified conventional execution and a static channel mix as the primary gaps in the current Marketing function. We need a lead who can diagnose this situation and drive meaningful change.
Responsibilities
Brand Strategy & Innovative Distribution
Redefine PancakeSwap's brand voice and visual language to build differentiated positioning in a crowded DeFi landscape. Discover and operationalize new distribution channels beyond the standard crypto playbook (Twitter/X, Telegram) — community-led platforms, creator economies, crypto-native media, Web2 surfaces, and whatever emerges next.
Reputation Building & Ecosystem Coverage
Build PancakeSwap's reputational equity with institutional audiences, developer communities, and mainstream crypto media. Lead the development of a multilingual, multi-regional KOL and Key Opinion Builder (KOB) system. Turn Div2 launch milestones — xStocks, RWA products, institutional partnerships — into high-impact brand moments.
Growth Marketing & Data-Driven Execution
Build a growth marketing framework where channel investment and content priorities are decided by data. Partner closely with Product and BD to design GTM plans for every major feature launch: Aggregator, xStocks, PropAMM. Establish a clear Marketing funnel (Awareness → Activation → Retention) with quantitative metrics reported directly to the CEO.
Team Building & AI-Powered Efficiency
Quickly assess the existing Marketing team, define clear roles and workflows aligned with your leadership style, and identify capability gaps. Propose resourcing or outsourcing strategies where needed. Drive deep adoption of AI tools across content production, channel analytics, and community operations to materially improve team output per headcount.
Requirements
Must-Have
5+ years of crypto / Web3 marketing experience, with at least one verifiable case of building a brand or growth system from scratch.
Deep understanding of DeFi products (DEX, AMM, aggregators) and the ability to translate complex technical products into clear user-value narratives.
Demonstrated channel innovation instinct: concrete experience achieving meaningful reach through non-conventional or emerging channels, not just the standard crypto stack.
Data-driven decision-making as a default: able to build Marketing dashboards independently and adjust strategy based on what the numbers say.
Proven team leadership: able to quickly establish working cadences, give direct performance feedback, and develop team members.
Fluent in English; Chinese proficiency a strong plus given PancakeSwap's primary userbase.
Nice-to-Have
Prior Marketing leadership at a major DEX, CEX, or on-chain infrastructure project.
Familiarity with the BNB Chain ecosystem or hands-on BSC community operations experience.
Experience with institutional-grade or compliant DeFi product communications (RWA, regulated assets).
Heavy personal use of AI productivity tools — generative content, automated workflows, channel analytics.
This Role Is Not Right for You
If… Strong backgrounds are not sufficient if any of the following apply: You are more comfortable executing within an established marketing system than defining one from scratch. We need a system-builder, not a process-follower.
Your channel experience is limited to Twitter/X and Telegram, and you have no appetite or track record for channel exploration beyond those two. Your work reporting defaults to qualitative descriptions rather than quantitative data. We expect to hear CAC, conversion rates, and funnel metrics — not content volume counts.
You need a long ramp-up period. This role expects visible, concrete outputs within the first 30 days.
What We Offer
Direct CEO reporting line with full strategic ownership. There is no Marketing committee here; your judgment is the decision.
The opportunity to lead the brand narrative of a global top-3 DEX and shape the perception of millions of users across dozens of markets. Full resource authorization: tooling budget, KOL partnership budget, channel experimentation budget. Data-backed proposals will not be blocked by resource constraints.
Front-row seat to PancakeSwap's most consequential execution cycle in 2026, including the full rollout of Aggregator and the RWA product line. Global remote team, results-oriented culture, zero micromanagement.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a written statement of no more than 300 words answering the following question: What is the single most important change you would make to PancakeSwap's marketing, and why?
Applications that do not include a response to this question will not be reviewed.
