DeFi Research & Growth Analyst

Stand out and lead the way. Define an industry. Forge the path to truly blockchain-based, deflationary, and limitless finance.

Nexo is the world’s leading digital assets institution. The company’s mission is to maximize the value and utility of digital assets by offering a comprehensive suite of products that include advanced trading solutions for retail and institutional clients, aggregation of liquidity from leading venues, and tax-efficient asset-backed credit lines. In 2022, the enterprise launched its investment arm Nexo Ventures, which now boasts over 60 portfolio companies. Nexo has processed $130+ billion for 7,000,000+ satisfied users across more than 200 jurisdictions.

We are seeking several highly skilled and passionate DeFi Research & Growth Analysts to help us navigate the dynamic and complex landscape of decentralized finance. You will play a pivotal role in monitoring the DeFi ecosystem, identifying emerging trends, and providing actionable insights that will shape our strategic decisions and foster innovation across Nexo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market & Protocol Research: You will always be hunting for the next big thing. You will scout dozens of protocols and new primitives monthly and conduct in-depth research of the most promising ones. The goal is to identify attractive opportunities and assess the underlying risks.
• Portfolio & Risk Management: Quantify and assess the technical and economic risks in specific crypto protocols. Collaborate with treasury teams and develop risk mitigation frameworks using cutting-edge technology providers and internal systems.
• Growth & Engagement: Actively engage with the protocol teams either via direct contract or by participating in DAO governance forums and community platforms (X.com, Discord, Snapshot).
• Strategic Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and research new growth opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the core DeFi protocols primitives.
• Experience in DAO governance and on-chain analysis.
• Experience with yield farming strategies and various token distribution designs.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.

How to stand out?

• Strong X (ex Twitter) followership - you can get to existing and upcoming protocol teams easily.
• Create and maintain dashboards on analytics platforms (e.g., Dune Analytics) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with programming languages used in blockchain development (Solidity, Rust, Python).
• Hands-on experience in investment management, portfolio optimization, and treasury operations within DeFi.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package and performance-based bonuses
• Being a core component of a team with DeFi pedigree and years of experience in DeFi
• Hybrid way of work (fully remote or office-based)
• Inspiring atmosphere and innovative projects
• Future career development in a global company leading the innovative blockchain space
• Tailor-made personal benefits package — you want it, you get it
• Epic regular team buildings and parties

Are you ready to make a mark in DeFi? Apply now to join our growing team and help shape the future of decentralized finance.