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Job Description
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role
This role connects external DeFi engagement with internal research and intelligence, acting as a bridge between a rapidly evolving ecosystem and Fidelity Digital Assets product framework. You will build and maintain strong protocol knowledge and deliver actionable insights that support strategic decisions. We're looking for someone who brings curiosity, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset. In this role, you'll continuously monitor the DeFi landscape and contribute highquality research that helps shape our future roadmap.
Protocol & Ecosystem Monitoring
Technical & Analytical
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.
The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year.
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.
Certifications
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Data Analytics and InsightsPDN-a1d259cb-1e9e-4e36-b790-2cc6905aefcb
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role
This role connects external DeFi engagement with internal research and intelligence, acting as a bridge between a rapidly evolving ecosystem and Fidelity Digital Assets product framework. You will build and maintain strong protocol knowledge and deliver actionable insights that support strategic decisions. We're looking for someone who brings curiosity, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset. In this role, you'll continuously monitor the DeFi landscape and contribute highquality research that helps shape our future roadmap.
Protocol & Ecosystem Monitoring
- 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 protocol tokenomics, revenue models, and sustainability using onchain data and analytics tools
- Share regular updates on ecosystem trends, emerging themes, and competitive developments
- Write internal research memos on emerging DeFi primitives and themes
- Conduct competitive analysis to support investment and product theses
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to develop evaluation metrics
- Support due diligence through technical analysis, risk assessment, and market intelligence
- Build relationships with protocol teams, developers, and ecosystem contributors
- Prepare postconference summaries and intelligence notes for internal teams
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and insights using CRM tools
Technical & Analytical
- Experience working with DeFi protocols such as DEXs, lending, or derivatives platforms
- Familiarity with onchain analytics tools (e.g., Dune Analytics, DeFiLlama, etc.)
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building trust and credibility in cryptonative or technical environments
- Comfort working independently while collaborating across teams
- 2-5 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
- Experience at cryptonative organizations or research firms
- Programming or scripting skills (Python, SQL)
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.
The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year.
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.
Certifications
Category:
Data Analytics and InsightsPDN-a1d259cb-1e9e-4e36-b790-2cc6905aefcb
Salary : $97,000 - $185,000