Senior Researcher DeFi

The Company

Our client is pioneering automated, on-chain economic security, providing crypto protocols with tools to optimize risk management, enhance capital efficiency, and safeguard user funds. Through cutting-edge EVM simulations, they offer deep insights into protocol mechanics and potential scenarios, while their platform secures billions of dollars in assets while driving innovation in DeFi risk management.

What You'll Do

• Analyze emerging DeFi protocols with a focus on risk modeling, mechanism design, and parameter optimization
• Extract actionable insights from financial data using key metrics tailored to protocol requirements
• Prepare and deliver professional, data-driven reports for clients and the broader DeFi community
• Author formal research papers to advance knowledge in DeFi and support client decision-making
• Collaborate with clients during the pre-sale phase to identify needs and create strategic research plans
• Host regular client meetings to provide updates and discuss research findings
• Work with the product team to recommend features and data for improving the company's observability and monitoring portal

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven experience in economic research or risk analysis, preferably with exposure to the DeFi space
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of data-driven research
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to compile and present findings and write formal research papers
• Team-oriented mindset, capable of collaborating with clients and internal teams to refine product offerings
• Proficiency in reading and understanding smart contract code
• Ability to run and modify Python scripts, as well as write basic scripts for data fetching and normalization
• Solid knowledge of DeFi protocols, financial markets, and black-swan events is highly desirable
• Bonus: Experience in writing Python scripts and functions for data fetching and normalization to support research activities
• Big bonus: Based in New York

What You'll Get

• A salary of $150K - $180K / year
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Personalized professional development opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming those who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture.