DeFi Researcher

Baltic Blockchain Association; 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

# DeFi Researcher* 5 November, 2026* by adminTags: Web3 Jobs • Cryptocurrency Quant Jobs • Blockchain DeFi Jobs • Cryptocurrency Research Jobs • Blockchain Analyst Jobs • Blockchain Finance Jobs • Cryptocurrency Remote Jobs • Blockchain Web3 Jobs • Web3 Stablecoin JobsWho we arePaxos Labs builds enterprise infrastructure that powers the next generation of trusted onchain financial products. We work with the largest financial enterprises in the world to build transparent and verifiable onchain infrastructure that works for end users and everyday financial use cases. If you believe in bringing DeFi and digital assets to the mainstream, consider building your career at Paxos Labs.We’re hiring a Quantitative Researcher to help scale Paxos Labs’s DeFi risk analysis capabilities.Who we’re looking forThe team at Paxos Labs builds DeFi infrastructure that reimagines the way on-chain liquidity strategies are handled. Strategies and risk management are delegated to sophisticated actors who act from compute done in a data rich offchain environment—all the while maintaining on-chain constraints that enforce user safety.We are looking for a motivated quantitative researcher that can aptly research and deploy extensive knowledge across TradFi and DeFi to execute state-of-the-art risk curation and yield optimization across the DeFi ecosystem.Most importantly, we are looking for researchers with interests in the following:Quantitative Risk AnalysisTradFi Trading StrategiesDeFi Trading StrategiesResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of yield generating opportunities across protocols and chain, closely collaborating with our DeFi engineers on execution.Manage algorithm design and backtesting to produce actionable insights for DeFi portfolio management.Create frameworks for risk analysis and portfolio optimization.Monitor data, forecast risk, and design triggers to enter opportunistic strategies or exit black swan events before anyone else in the market.QualificationsDeep Knowledge on Risk Management. Financial and statistical concepts to measure risk and optimal portfolio management.Deep Knowledge on DeFi Protocols. Internal mechanisms of many if not most of these protocols:Liquid staking protocols (Lido, EtherFi, Kinetiq)AMMs (Uniswap, Balancer)Lending protocols (Aave, Morpho Blue, Maple, Term Finance)Perp DEXs (Hyperliquid, Lighter, GMX).Auctions/RFQs/Routers (CoW Protocol, UniswapX, 1inch Fusion, Hashflow)Familiarity with Data EngineeringExperience with managing a book in TradFi or DeFi across equities, tokens, loan books, or other types of strategies.Experience applying rigorous statistical methods to portfolio analysis.Why join us?Joining Paxos Labs means becoming part of a pioneering team at the forefront of financial innovation for the mass market. You will have the opportunity to:Build the Future: Play a critical role in transforming traditional enterprises with innovative crypto solutions.Do Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on the global financial landscape.Enable Personal Growth: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development in a rapidly evolving industry with an emphasis on personal career advancement.Receive Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and participate in directly in ownership structures that provide top-of-the-line benefits.Join A Dynamic Team: Thrive in a fast-paced, agile setting where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized.LocationWe are a heavily in-person team working in New York City. We prize effective in-person coordination that allows us to move fast. We also consider remote work on a case by case basis.Once we receive your application, we’ll be in touch if we are interested.Apply here DeFi Researcher