Quantitative Associate / Chief Economist

Tempus is a DeFi protocol built for AMM-powered interest rate swaps. We have raised more than $30 million in funding, and are supported by Lemniscap, Jump Capital, Distributed Global, GSR, Wintermute, Tomahawk.VC and others.

Using Tempus, users can obtain capital-efficient fixed yields backed by variable staking or lending yields. For example, Tempus will be the first protocol to release fixed-rate ETH 2.0 staking via Lido. Tempus will also integrate with Compound, Aave, Yearn, and Rari Capital.

This is a full-time, fully remote position. We have a preference for working on EU timezones.

About You

You are:

• A person with in-depth understanding of complex derivatives, DeFi protocols, and their tokenomics.
• Hungry for impact, growth and motivated by constant learning
• Results-driven and capable of executing in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll need

• At least two years working in a hedge fund, investment bank, or a DeFi protocol
• A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Econonmics, Finance, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or a related field with relevant work experience (experience in running simulations in R or Python is a plus!)
• A good understanding of interest rate derivatives, including more exotic products such as futures on interest rate swaps
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Experience in contributing to research communities and/or efforts, including publications in relevant journals or conferences
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute on a research agenda
• Ability to operate and work effectively in a remote setting

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary (paid in USDC) and token rewards
• Regular travel to offsites and networking events

All applications are handled in complete confidence. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.