DeFi Risk Advisor
Skills
About the Role
You will bridge traditional finance risk practices and on-chain protocol mechanics to enable institutional integrations. You will analyze on-chain and off-chain data using SQL and Python (or similar), build dashboards and queries to surface key risk metrics, translate complex DeFi behaviors into clear risk frameworks, and advise integrators on mitigation strategies. You will identify data gaps and edge cases, educate colleagues on TradFi standards, and own risk-related analyses and dashboards that support integration decisions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of TradFi experience in trading, risk management, or quantitative research at a front-office role
- Hands-on quantitative expertise using SQL, Python, R, or similar to answer business questions
- Professional DeFi or crypto experience preferred; deep personal DeFi experience acceptable
- Ability to explain MEV concepts and use DeFi protocols and self-custody wallets
- Experience with analytics platforms such as Dune
- Demonstrated ability to manage disagreements about risk assessments and develop risk frameworks
- Intermediate to expert-level knowledge in both DeFi and TradFi
Responsibilities
- Advise TradFi integrators on risk management frameworks to support protocol adoption
- Translate DeFi mechanisms into language and frameworks familiar to traditional finance
- Execute independent data analysis using SQL, Python, R, or Dune
- Build and maintain dashboards and queries that surface key risk metrics
- Develop deep expertise in protocol architecture and risk model
- Educate DeFi-native colleagues on TradFi conventions and standards
- Identify data gaps and edge cases and mitigate risks before impact
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Time together in Paris (company convenings)
- Health coverage
- Support for learning and professional development