Explore more
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Conduct in-depth risk assessments of DeFi protocols (AMMs, lending markets, bridges, LSTs, etc.) being considered for collateral onboarding
- Analyze smart contract, liquidity, counterparty, and market risks across protocols and assets
- Develop and refine risk models and frameworks for evaluating new collateral types (on-chain and off-chain)
- Collaborate with engineers and governance participants to present risk evaluations, dashboards, and scenario analyses
- Monitor the ongoing performance and risk exposure of existing collateral types
- Produce clear, data-driven reports and recommendations for governance and internal stakeholders
- Stay ahead of DeFi trends, exploits, and evolving risk practices, incorporating learnings into Sky’s risk frameworks
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in risk management, DeFi analysis, or financial research
- Strong understanding of DeFi protocols and primitives: DEXs, lending markets, liquid staking, collateralized stablecoins, bridges
- Familiarity with smart contract risks (audits, known exploits, systemic vulnerabilities)
- Proficiency with on-chain data analysis (e.g., Dune, Flipside, Nansen, or direct node/graph queries)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with the ability to translate findings into clear risk recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for governance and internal reporting
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (salary + token incentives)
- Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
- Highly collaborative environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementDeFi analysisfinancial researchon-chain data analysisquantitative analysisqualitative analysisrisk modelsrisk frameworkssmart contract analysisdata-driven reporting
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationpresentation skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solving