Ecosystem Lead

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position The Role   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.  Protocol & Ecosystem Monitoring   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  Research & Quant Strategy Support   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  External Ecosystem Engagement   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  The Expertise and Skills You Bring   Technical & Analytical   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  Communication & Collaboration   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   Experience & Background   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  Preferred Skills   Experience working at crypto‑native organizations or research firms  Programming or scripting skills (Python, SQL)  The Team    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.   Fidelity’s Onsite Working