Who we are looking for

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Researcher to join our team. Reporting directly to the Founder, you will play a critical role in conducting in-depth protocol research, modeling risk parameters, and communicating findings with clients and the broader community. In this role, you will help shape strategic research initiatives across DeFi projects and support decision-making for high-impact stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of emerging DeFi protocols and products, focusing on Risk Modeling, Mechanism Design, and parameter optimization.
• Analyze financial data to draw out insights specific to protocol requirements, leveraging key metrics for various analyses.
• Develop and deliver professional reports with organized data for clients and the broader community.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of our platform.

Requirements:

• European Time Zone
• Proven experience in economic research, risk analysis, or a related field, with a preference for candidates with DeFi space exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid history of conducting data-driven research.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of compiling and presenting research findings and writing formal research papers.
• Team player with the ability to work with clients and internal teams to refine product offerings.
• Proficient in reading and have a strong understanding of smart contract whitepapers
• Comfortable running and modifying Dune Analytics queries, and capable of writing basic queries for data fetching and normalization for research purposes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for DeFi and blockchain technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and/or DeFi projects.
• Proficiency in SQL/Dune Analytics.