DeFi Analyst - Lending

MLabs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Personalized professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading DeFi technology firm is looking for a talented DeFi Analyst to join their team in New York City. This role involves analyzing complex datasets to deliver important insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of web3 experience, strong SQL and Python skills, along with a passion for decentralized finance. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and personalized professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in the web3/crypto industry.
• Demonstrated experience in modeling or analyzing DeFi protocols.
• Excellent SQL knowledge for data querying and analysis.
• Proficient in Python for scripting, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and lead projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic insights and risk recommendations to customers.
• Analyze complex on-chain and financial datasets, applying statistical techniques.
• Create and present clear data visualizations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our platform and methodologies.

Skills

Web3 Experience

Data Proficiency

Communication

Problem-solving abilities

Cognitive skills

Education

B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent technical field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

DeFi Analyst - Risk Management & Market Safety

Location: Preference for NYC but can be USA or Europe based.

Compensation: $120K - $150K.

Join a company building technology that makes decentralized markets safer and more accessible. Our advanced risk management systems, oracles, and AI models secure billions in value and are trusted by leading protocols like Aave, GMX, dYdX, Venus, and Jupiter.

Reporting directly to the Lending Lead, we are looking for a talented DeFi Analyst to join our team and help shape the future of decentralized finance by delivering crucial insights and strategic recommendations to our customers.

The DeFi Analyst will leverage our simulation platform and quantitative methodologies to analyze complex datasets, model protocol risks, and provide actionable insights that directly impact market safety and capital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Customer Insights: Deliver strategic insights and risk recommendations to our customers, utilizing proprietary methodologies and custom simulation platform.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze complex on‑chain and financial datasets, apply statistical techniques, and translate data into valuable, ongoing reports.
• Data Visualization: Create and present clear, compelling data visualizations for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional research and engineering teams to ensure high‑quality, impactful outputs.
• Innovation: Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of our platform and analytical methodologies.

Requirements

• Web3 Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in the web3/crypto industry.
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience in modeling or analyzing DeFi protocols.
• Data Proficiency: Excellent SQL knowledge for data querying and analysis.
• Coding Skills: Proficient in Python for scripting, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Independence: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and lead analytical projects to completion.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Mindset: Strong problem‑solving abilities and passion for DeFi and blockchain technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with smart contracts, blockchain protocols, or DeFi projects.
• Familiarity with profiling tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or equivalent technical field.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000, determined by skill set, experience, location.
• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Development: Personalized professional development opportunities.

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