Job Description
Summary
About The Role
Aptos Labs is seeking a DeFi Power User Analyst to join our Ecosystem team. We have a dedicated team focused solely on DeFi and as a DeFi Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in conducting research, analysis, and reporting in the DeFi space. You will be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest developments, analyzing industry trends, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making by the team. Please see the added assignment below the job description.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct comprehensive research on the DeFi sector, including cryptocurrencies, decentralized applications (dApps), real-world assets (RWAs), and emerging DeFi technologies.
- Continuously enhancing research methodologies by exploring new tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection and analysis.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in the DeFi space, monitoring industry trends, technological advances, regulatory changes, competitor activities, and similar trends taking place in traditional finance.
- Gather data across sources (blockchain explorers, technical documentation, research papers, research reports, whitepapers, social media, news articles, on-chain analytics, trading metrics, and more) to understand the nuances of success and failure/product-market-fit in blockchain technology/markets.
- Act as a subject matter expert on DeFi and blockchain technologies, supporting internal teams and clients by sharing knowledge and answering research-related queries.
- Define and lead new initiatives within the ecosystem team to expand the reach of Aptos DeFi.
What We're Looking For:
- 2-3 years of experience working in research, DeFi, or similar roles at a high-growth technology company with at least two years of deep DeFi experience
- Demonstrated experience and an extensive understanding of the blockchain industry, ideally with a robust background in analyzing EVM or Solana ecosystems, and a specific emphasis on DeFi, on-chain activity, trading, and smart contracts.
- A deep and relevant network in DeFi
- Proven track record in market research, data analysis, and report writing within the blockchain or DeFi sector.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets and communicate them effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Travel into our NYC office at least 3 days/week (based in SoHo)
Along with your application, please provide a 1-2 page thesis on a DeFi trend that youre excited about and tell us why. Please submit this as your cover letter.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $93k - 143k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level.
Our Benefits
- 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
- Equipment of your choice
- Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
- Competitive Salary
- Equity (RSUs)
- Protocol Token Grants
- 401k matching (US Employees)
- Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Communications Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Smart Contract Audit