Partnerships Manager, DeFi

Do you know where to find the best stablecoin yields? Have you been rugged more times than you can remember? Do you stay up late researching the latest innovation in mechanism design? If so, consider applying to be Optimism’s first DeFi partnerships manager. As an early member of our go-to-market team you will identify and manage strategic partnerships with DeFi projects from end-to-end. You will drive Optimism adoption across the Ethereum ecosystem and help make Optimism the best place in crypto to deploy a DeFi project.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Source, conduct due diligence, and execute high-value strategic partnerships with start-ups and projects in the Ethereum ecosystem that are considering developing on Optimism with a specific focus on DeFi projects
• Track relevant projects and industry developments in DeFi, TradFi and crypto in general
• Provide a strategic perspective to product and engineering teams, delivering critical business insights and launching initiatives that impact the market
• Work closely with Developer Advocates to ensure any technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Define and lead new initiatives within the partnerships team to expand the reach of Optimism

What skills do you bring?

• Experience in partnerships managing relationships with DeFi/Tradfi projects
• Strong passion for blockchain tech with a focus on DeFi
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to identify, pursue and close complex partnerships
• Ability to present and speak in public to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Wide professional network, ideally within the Ethereum and DeFi ecosystems
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and ambiguity among the complexity of the crypto/payments space