Web3 DeFi Senior Jobs in California

Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Digital Capital Markets Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of financial experience with at least 3 within the blockchain space evaluating investments and markets and assessing risk adjusted returns.  In this role you’ll analyze investment opportunities, manage risk and operationalize strategies. This role requires an understanding of the blockchain and DeFi markets, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to staying ahead of industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead execution of cryptocurrency sales, de-fi investments and options activities
• Monitor XLM sales, ensuring execution is appropriate and policy is optimized
• Leverage internal and external tools to achieve efficient execution
• Utilize an understanding of options markets to assess program economics in a standard and regular manner
2. Conduct market research and analysis. Diligence opportunities and propose strategies
• Provide in-depth research on stellar blockchain investment opportunities including emerging DeFi projects. Model economics and gauge the appropriateness of returns
• Partner with Product counterparts to diligence smart contracts 
• Understand the flow of funds and key market drivers 
• Monitor and analyze market trends, price movements, and other relevant data to inform decisions
• Conduct risk assessments including counterparty risk, contract risk, collateralization rates, basis risk, concentration risk
• Implement risk management strategies to protect our assets.
3. Develop operational processes around digital asset positions
• Leverage outside partners or internal capabilities to execute capital deployment strategies
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure appropriate controls on fund movements and documentation of risk management practices
• Navigate accounting and operational requirements for tokens, DeFi lending / borrowing positions, AMM liquidity etc.  
4. Monitor markets, existing positions and counterparties. Provide risk management reporting and recommendationsLeverage an understanding about market depth, liquidity and dynamics to monitor liquidity in key currency pairs, bridged assets and lending protocols. Propose supporting strategies 
• Assess XLM trading activity including positions on volatility and related economics 
• Monitor and report on positions in lending protocols, AMMs, CDPs (Collateralized Debt Positions),  and related tokens 
5. Evolve Internal financial systems to use the Stellar network more robustly with emerging technology products
• Evaluate and implement enterprise level wallet capabilities 
• Seek opportunities to use web3 technology for finance needs to help demonstrate real world utility

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA Preferred
• 6 years of financial experience
• 3+ years of experience in the blockchain space. Additional markets or finance experience a plus
• Understanding of crypto market trading/execution, DeFi protocols, blockchain 
• Ability to develop risk-adjusted strategies for crypto market trading/execution
• Experience in using blockchain explorers, trading platforms, and DeFi tools 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to effectively present analysis
• Passion for decentralized finance and a proactive approach to staying updated with industry trends
• Ability to articulate complex investment and risk strategies to leadership effectively and efficiently

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $160,000 - $210,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

USA Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependants
• Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents
• Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)
• Life & ADD (up to $50K)
• Short & Long term disability
• 401K with 4% match
• Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts
• Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
• Family building benefits through Kindbody
• Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)
• L&D budget of $1,500/year
• Daily lunch and snacks in office
• Company retreats

  About Stellar   Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world.   About the Stellar Development Foundation   The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting changemakers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else.   We look forward to hearing from you!   Privacy Policy   By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.   SDF is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SDF does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.