Sobre esta vaga de Ecosystem Lead na Fidelity Investments
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role
This role conducts complex analysis of the DeFi landscape and translates external research to inform Fidelity Digital Asset’s product strategy. You will exercise strong protocol knowledge and technical analysis, leveraging on‑chain data and analytics tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to present actionable insights that guide critical leadership decisions. In this role, you will continuously monitor the evolving DeFi landscape and lead high‑impact research to drive meaningful innovation within Fidelity Digital Assets.
Protocol & Ecosystem Monitoring
- Own and maintain a structured watchlist of DeFi protocols, tracking metrics, governance activity, risks, and smart contract upgrades
- Identify, escalate and summarize security events, exploits, and ecosystem risks
- Track incentive programs, token distributions, and yield opportunities relevant to institutional participation
- Analyze complex protocol tokenomics, revenue models, and sustainability using on‑chain data and analytics tools
- Present regular updates on ecosystem trends, emerging themes, and competitive developments to guide product strategy
Research & Quant Strategy Support
- Identify emerging DeFi primitives and trends, craft research memos to inform internal stakeholders across digital assets
- Apply advanced analytical analysis to inform new investment and product theses
- Research DeFi protocols and yield generation mechanisms to guide quant strategy development
- Lead support for technical analysis, risk assessment, and market intelligence
- Collaborate with quant developers to create and validate strategy backtest documentation
External Ecosystem Engagement
- Build cross-functional relationships with protocol teams, developers, and ecosystem contributors
- Prepare post‑conference summaries and intelligence notes for internal teams
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and insights using CRM tools
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Technical & Analytical
- Experience working with DeFi protocols such as DEXs, lending, or derivatives platforms
- Interact with on-chain data sources and build custom analytical frameworks alongside quant developers to reach actionable conclusions (e.g., Dune Analytics, DeFiLlama)
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for the broader team
Communication & Collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated trust and credibility in crypto‑native and/or technical environments
- Present research findings and performance metrics to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Contribute to thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing on emerging DeFi trends and innovations
Experience & Background
- 6+ years of experience in digital assets, DeFi, fintech, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related area
Preferred Skills
- Experience working at crypto‑native organizations or research firms
- Programming or scripting skills (Python, SQL)
The Team
Fidelity Digital Assets® is dedicated to building products and services that help institutions adopt digital assets and innovate within the increasingly digital world of finance. Fidelity Investments began researching blockchain technology and digital assets solutions in 2014, and years of research and development have provided us with the deep expertise necessary to build the future of finance.
Come join the Quantitative Strategies team within Fidelity Digital Assets® to help grow our business initiatives within DeFi and contribute to our research and product capabilities using your insights.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
