DeFi Strategist

Chorus One is one of the leading operators of infrastructure for Proof-of-Stake networks and decentralized protocols. Hundreds of thousands of customers and partners are staking billions in assets through our infrastructure helping to secure protocols and earn rewards. Our mission is to increase freedom and speed of innovation through decentralized technologies.

We are a diverse team of 75+ people distributed all over the globe. We value radical transparency, striving for excellence and improvement while treating each other with kindness and generosity. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated DeFi Strategist to join our team. This role will focus on leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi) expertise to optimize yield opportunities within our portfolio and deliver innovative solutions to enhance client returns. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of DeFi protocols, yield optimization strategies, and staking mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Yield Optimization:

   • Analyze and implement strategies to maximize returns from existing and new portfolio assets, including stablecoins and staking opportunities.

   • Identify and leverage emerging DeFi trends, such as leveraged staking and structured yield products.

2. Research and Development:

   • Conduct thorough research on DeFi protocols and yield opportunities.

   • Build systems to systematically evaluate and deploy funds into high-yield opportunities while managing associated risks.

3. Client-Focused Solutions:

   • Collaborate with Business Development, Ventures and Product Development teams to design innovative products that attract and retain clients seeking superior yields.

   • Develop strategies to communicate DeFi opportunities effectively to clients, enhancing their investment outcomes.

4. Collaboration and Growth:

   • Work closely with internal teams to align DeFi initiatives with business goals.

   • Lay the foundation for building a specialized DeFi team to support and scale initiatives over time.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in DeFi, including yield farming, liquidity provision, and staking mechanisms.

• Strong understanding of financial products, particularly in blockchain and decentralized finance.

• Ability to analyze market trends and implement strategies to capture value in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• Familiarity with structured financial products and tools like leveraged staking.

• Track record of driving successful yield optimization strategies in DeFi.

Our Offer

• Autonomy and ownership in a friendly and supportive work environment and the opportunity for rapid growth.

• Competitive fixed compensation (150-200k USD + Equity)

• All-expense paid biannual team retreats at various destinations. Past retreats took place in Egypt, Serbia, Kenya, USA, South Korea, Spain, Thailand and Dubai.

• Remote, but not alone. We are a strong global collaborative environment.

• Remote working budget (Laptop, co-working space, etc)

• Personal development budget

• Gather experience and build your network in the vibrant crypto ecosystem.

• Learn about state-of-the-art protocols that lay the foundation for an open, transparent, and programmable financial system.