Technical Protocol Strategist

Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating most spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry. As of January 2025, Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $35 billion in customer TVL.Gauntlet continually publishes cutting-edge research that informs our risk models, alerts, and analysis, and is among the most cited institution — including academic institutions — in terms of peer-reviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject. We’re a Series B company with around 75 employees, operating remote-first with a home base in New York City.Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future. The unique challenges of decentralized systems call for innovative approaches in mechanism design, smart contract development, and financial product utilization. Gauntlet leads in advancing this knowledge, ensuring safe progression through the evolving landscape of financial innovation.The goal of a Technical Protocol Strategist is simple - to oversee the success of Gauntlet’s key client engagements and business verticals. You will be the trusted partner working shoulder to shoulder externally and internally to ensure our clients’ and Gauntlet’s success.nResponsibilitiesDefine and execute cross-functional initiatives to ensure both client goals and Gauntlet’s business objectives are met.Translate client needs into well-scoped requirements for data scientists and engineers to maximize impact for all client deliverables.Lead cross-functional teams in critical support situations to effectively and efficiently drive successful resolutions.Manage client relationships. Develop engagement strategy for key client stakeholders.Through your work with our clients, identify opportunities for our product offerings and execute growth opportunities.Qualifications1+ years of investment banking, financial services, management consulting, or deployment strategy experienceThe role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a relentless commitment to long-term client outcomesYou will be expected to quickly learn novel financial structures (DeFi protocols) to optimize those financial structuresExperience communicating both technical and non-technical requirementsComfortable working with a high level of adaptability in a fast-changing environmentStrong interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritizeBonus PointsDeFi, crypto, or blockchain experience or exposureEducational background in mathematics, statistics or computer scienceYou will be expected to quickly learn novel financial structures (DeFi protocols) to optimize those financial structuresBenefits and PerksRemote first - work from anywhere!Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employeesLaptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided$1,500 WFH stipend upon joining$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expensesMonthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular dataUnlimited vacation100% paid parental leave of 12 weeksFertility benefitsOpportunity for incentive compensationnPlease note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.The national pay range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. #LI-RemotePlease mention the word **OPTIMAL** and tag RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

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