DeFi Quant Researcher: Risk, Yield & On‑Chain

BalticBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxos Labs in New York City is seeking a DeFi Researcher to advance risk analysis and yield optimization across DeFi protocols. You will collaborate with DeFi engineers to deploy research into scalable models and trading strategies.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative methods, cross-domain knowledge, and a hands-on approach to portfolio management within a fast-paced, crypto-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of risk management and portfolio optimization.
• Deep familiarity with DeFi protocols and on-chain risk considerations.
• Experience applying rigorous statistical methods to portfolio analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of yield-generating opportunities across protocols.
• Design and backtest algorithms for DeFi portfolio management.
• Create frameworks for risk analysis and optimization.
• Monitor data, forecast risk, and trigger entry/exit signals.

Skills

Risk management

DeFi protocols

Quantitative analysis

Portfolio management

Statistical methods

Data engineering

TradFi experience

Backtesting

Algorithm design

Tools

Uniswap

Balancer

Aave

Morpho Blue

Maple

Term Finance

CoW Protocol

UniswapX

Hashflow

Job description

Paxos Labs in New York City is seeking a DeFi Researcher to advance risk analysis and yield optimization across DeFi protocols. You will collaborate with DeFi engineers to deploy research into scalable models and trading strategies.

The role emphasizes rigorous quantitative methods, cross-domain knowledge, and a hands-on approach to portfolio management within a fast-paced, crypto-enabled environment.