Defi Associate - Re7 Labs

Re7 Labs applies advanced in-house risk tooling and research capabilities to support a wide range of DeFi protocols as an onchain operator advisor, and is one of the highest respected curators of lending, borrowing and restaking vaults. The Re7 team is dynamic with a strong background in investment management, data science and crypto. Due to the ongoing growth of the business we need to add an associate to the team to provide much needed support. This role is central to many aspects of risk management, research, onboarding and managing clients for our onchain vaults, and provides significant exposure to four key areas: vault operations, risk management, research, and development of new products and services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with innovative teams across the globe and play a critical role in supporting the Re7 Labs team and our clients & partners to achieve our collective goals and future direction. If you are insanely passionate about crypto, enjoy working at the centre of one of the fastest moving industries and want to be on the cutting edge of lending, borrowing and liquid staking - then this opportunity is for you. Responsibilities Vault Operations & Risk Management - Plan, build and execute complex on-chain transactions to create new markets and vaults, integrate new assets and carry out liquidity migrations - Design and maintain Python / TypeScript bots for rebalancing and automation across our DeFi vaults - Assess new platforms, chains and operators/networks - Partner with Re7 Technology, Portfolio Management and broader DeFi Labs teams to explore, scope out and support the delivery of product expansion and automation opportunities Research - Identify new protocols and evaluate economic & smart-contract risks - Conduct deep-dive technical due-diligence on new platforms and vault architectures New Products & Services - Identify & assess emerging DeFi platforms - Ideate, analyse and scope out potential new products Requirements - 4+ years’ experience in DeFi, quant trading or crypto fund operations - Demonstrated experience designing automated vault logic or keeper networks - Skilled in executing and troubleshooting complex on-chain transactions - Entrepreneurial & commercial mindset - Ability to assess new DeFi platforms and design new products - Dynamic and able to consistently move at a lightning fast pace - Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills - Understanding of Python and/or TypeScript - Strong communication skills - University graduate - Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex concepts and ideas Benefits - Remote-first set up with carte blanche to grow the business together - Enjoy the dynamic, low-ego and collaborative work environment - Opportunity to work with and learn from one of the brightest teams and fastest growing firms in a rapidly evolving and exciting industry - Fully remote - ideally within 4 hours of UK/CET time-zone - Competitive package How to Apply - CV - A cover letter - Answer the following: Describe the most technically sophisticated DeFi automation or multi-step on-chain transaction you personally designed and executed—outline objectives, code stack, risk controls, outcomes—and attach a representative code snippet or notebook showing the core logic.