Ecosystem Lead

Fidelity Investments•Boston, MA

1d•$85,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working at crypto-native organizations or research firms
Programming or scripting skills (Python, SQL)

Responsibilities

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
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
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