Head of Defi
Polygon Labs
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See open jobs at Polygon Labs.See open jobs similar to "Head of Defi" Blockchain Association.Your Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to attract and support leading DeFi projects, protocols, and developers to build on Polygon's scalable and secure infrastructure.
- Manage a 5+ member (and growing) team of BD, research, and mechanism designers
- Collaborate with the broader ecosystem to foster partnerships, integrations, and liquidity incentives that drive DeFi adoption on Polygon.
- Identify and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and innovations in the DeFi space, and position Polygon to capitalize on these opportunities.
- Serve as a thought leader and evangelist for Polygon's DeFi offerings, representing the project at industry events, conferences, and forums.
- Engage with the DeFi community, gather feedback, and incorporate insights into product roadmaps and development initiatives.
- Interface with top VCs, investment banks, fintechs and credit/lending institutions to further the cause of DeFi adoption.
What you'll need
- Proven track record of success in the DeFi space, with a deep understanding of decentralized finance protocols, liquidity provision, and yield farming mechanisms.
- 8+ years of experience in Web3, FinTech, traditional banking, investment banking focused companies in business development operations or general management
- Extensive experience in building and managing DeFi products, platforms, or protocols, with a strong grasp of smart contract development and blockchain technology.
- Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify market opportunities and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with developers, partners, and the broader web3 community.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for driving innovation in the decentralized finance ecosystem.
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