OP Labs is hiring a Partnerships Lead to accelerate Total Value Locked (TVL) growth across the Superchain. In this role, you will set the overall DeFi strategy, manage key relationships with top-tier protocols, and execute high-ROI, multi-party initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Own relationships with top-tier DeFi protocol teams, serving as the primary point of contact, running quarterly business reviews, proactively removing blockers, and ensuring partnerships deliver on joint objectives.
- Contribute to OP Mainnet and the Superchain DeFi strategy and execution by owning the asset pipeline and working with partners to create new markets, vaults, and sustainable DeFi yield strategies.
- Design and deploy milestone-based incentive programs, track grant ROI, and work with internal partners (Growth, Data, Product) to optimize incentive strategies for sustainable business outcomes.
- Lead strategic initiatives and thought leadership for the Superchain DeFi ecosystem, create and deploy playbooks for TVL growth, build narrative and content to showcase wins, represent Optimism at industry events, and surface emerging trends.
What We're Looking For
- 4–7 years in DeFi partnerships or protocol operations.
- Deep understanding of the EVM DeFi ecosystem including protocol mechanics and onchain behaviors of user archetypes from yield-seekers to institutions.
- Demonstrated experience with tokenomics and incentive programs, with sharp business intuition to choose campaigns that drive durable outcomes.
- Hands-on product and technical fluency, obsessed with understanding how DeFi protocols, apps, and infrastructure function.
- Strong cross-functional execution and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with executive-level presence.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation.
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 4% 401K match.
Work Mode
This is a global, fully remote position.
OP Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
