Head of DeFi
Monad lets users build on an EVM-compatible Layer 1 with high throughput, sub‑second finality, and low hardware requirements.
Projects
About Monad
Monad helps developers run EVM smart contracts on a high‑performance Layer 1. It uses parallel execution, asynchronous consensus, and a custom state database to speed up transactions and reduce costs while keeping Ethereum bytecode compatibility. Users can deploy existing Solidity code and use familiar tooling.
Skills
About the Role
You will set the DeFi roadmap and act as a player‑coach, getting into the weeds to advise builders on protocol mechanics, orchestrate asset and protocol onboarding, deploy incentive programs, and ensure the DeFi stack is capital-efficient. You will activate your network to kickstart liquidity, represent the organization with institutional executives, and manage a small team of DeFi specialists to deliver measurable growth in TVL, volume, and fees.
Requirements
- Proven track record driving growth in TVL, liquidity, or protocol adoption
- Deep understanding of value flows across lending, CDPs, DEXs, and stablecoins
- Ability to assess asset quality and risk including bridging mechanics and reserve transparency
- Pre-existing network among whales, liquid crypto-native funds, curators, and protocol founders
- Executive presence with TradFi/Fintech leadership
- Strategic, organized operator with prioritization skills
- Experience managing a small, high-output team
- Efficient written and verbal communication
Responsibilities
- Own DeFi growth strategy for the network
- Execute end-to-end asset and protocol onboarding
- Advise DeFi builders with actionable feedback on protocol mechanics and product gaps
- Activate network of whales, funds, curators, and founders to seed liquidity
- Represent the organization with institutional executives to translate yield opportunities
- Drive incentive strategy to attract durable TVL
- Manage a small team of DeFi specialists
