MLabs is looking for a DeFi Market Analyst to drive innovation and efficiency in our trading platform. Reporting directly to the Innovation Lead, you will play a crucial role in expanding our trading capabilities, optimizing incentive programs, and delivering actionable quantitative insights to enhance execution quality.
What You'll Do
- Perform in-depth research into emerging protocols, tokens, and ecosystems to expand trading capabilities and identify high-impact opportunities.
- Conduct post-trade and quantitative performance analysis to surface trends, inefficiencies, and actionable insights.
- Design, implement, and scale operational workflows, controls, and automation frameworks to improve execution quality and efficiency.
- Analyze the DeFi incentivization landscape and provide actionable recommendations around best practices in different contexts.
- Develop Growth & Incentive Analytics to accurately track and optimize the performance of incentive programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality output and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in DeFi research, yield generation, DeFi incentive program management, or a related field, with significant exposure to the DeFi space.
- Ability to work with blockchain data tools such as Allium, Dune, and Subgraphs.
- Comfortable running and modifying Python scripts, and capable of writing basic Python scripts for data fetching and normalization for analysis purposes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly compiling and presenting analysis findings to clients and internal teams.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a genuine passion for DeFi and blockchain technology.
- A team player with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams to refine product offerings.
Nice to Have
- Based in NYC with the ability to work from our Brooklyn office, or the ability to work remotely within the USA, with travel up to 30% of the year to collaborate in person.
- A background in trading, including experience building models and a deep understanding of derivatives, pricing, financial markets, and systems.
- A strong personal interest in DeFi, with a continuous drive to stay at the forefront of protocol developments.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Technical Stack
- Python
- SQL
- Allium
- Dune
- Subgraphs
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Innovation Lead.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $120K - $150K + equity: Competitive package aligned with growth and merit.
- 21 vacation days + 7 sick days + 8 observed U.S. company holidays.
- 100% employer-paid options (medical, dental & vision) for you and your dependents.
- FSA / HSA options (depending on selected health insurance plan) and Pre-tax Commuter Benefits.
- Thoughtful Parental Leave policy and corporate wellness programs (OneMedical, Teladoc, Talkspace, and EAP).
- Opportunities for personalized professional development in a rapidly expanding, global technology company.
Work Mode
This is a global remote role. Preference is for NYC-based candidates, but we will accept remote candidates in Europe and the USA who can work EST hours.
At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats.
