The DeFi Product Developer is responsible for designing, evaluating, and scaling institutional-grade DeFi investment products
Lead comprehensive due diligence of DeFi protocols
Design and launch on-chain vaults and structured DeFi strategies
Apply traditional portfolio construction, risk budgeting, and capital markets frameworks to on-chain strategies
Maintain deep, active relationships across the DeFi ecosystem
Source early-stage protocol opportunities and influence roadmap discussions relevant to institutional use cases
Represent the firm in DeFi governance forums, working groups, and industry initiatives

Requirements

7–12+ years of experience across asset management, trading, structured products, derivatives, or capital markets
Demonstrated experience with portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making
Strong understanding of fixed income, derivatives, financing markets, and liquidity dynamics
Deep understanding of blockchain architecture (Ethereum, L2s, Solana, and emerging ecosystems)
Strong working knowledge of smart contracts, DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, derivatives, staking, restaking), and on-chain governance
Experience evaluating smart-contract risk and interpreting audit reports (no coding requirement, but technical fluency required)
Familiarity with MEV, oracle design, cross-chain bridges, and protocol upgrade patterns
Proven ability to design investment products from concept through launch and ongoing management
Extensive network across the DeFi ecosystem with a track record of trusted relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex on-chain mechanics into investment-grade narratives
Prior experience building and/or managing on-chain vaults, structured DeFi products, or protocol-level strategies
Experience working in or alongside DAOs, protocol foundations, or DeFi infrastructure firms
Exposure to regulated investment products, institutional custody, or fund operations
CFA, advanced finance degree, or technical background in computer science or engineering.

Benefits

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio constructionrisk managementinvestment decision-makingblockchain architecturesmart contractsDeFi primitiveson-chain governancesmart-contract risk evaluationaudit report interpretationinvestment product design

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationrelationship managementnetworkingability to translate complex concepts

Certifications

CFAadvanced finance degreetechnical background in computer sciencetechnical background in engineering