Ondo Finance is hiring a
Principal Product Strategist in Worldwide

Summary

Ondo Finance is seeking a Principal Product Strategist with deep knowledge of blockchain and DeFi, exceptional intellectual achievement, technical aptitude in at least one relevant area, creativity, technical communication skills, collaboration abilities, passion for blockchain and onchain finance, and a track record of innovative problem-solving. The role involves ideating new product opportunities, developing technical strategies, providing deep analysis, market and competitor analysis, regulatory and compliance insight, and IP strategy development. Benefits include competitive compensation, working with a small remote-first team, A+ colleagues, best-in-class investors, full benefits, and flexible vacation policy.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of, and experience in, blockchain and/or similar technologies
• Deep knowledge of, and/or experience in, DeFi
• A demonstrated track record of truly exceptional intellectual achievement and prowess
• A demonstrated deep technical aptitude in at least one of the following areas: data science, machine learning, mathematics, game theory, computer science / software engineering, blockchain protocol development, statistics, and/or quantitative trading

Responsibilities

• Innovative Product Ideation. : Work hand-in-hand with the CEO to ideate and define new product opportunities that push the boundaries of what's possible in DeFi and blockchain
• Technical Strategy and Design. : Develop comprehensive technical and economic strategies and designs for new products, ensuring they are feasible, scalable, secure, and aligned with our mission
• Advanced Technical Analysis. : Provide deep technical analysis on potential product ideas, including detailed implementation strategies and game-theoretic considerations. This also will include deep analysis of existing and competitive products to identify weaknesses and potential opportunities for further development
• IP Strategy Development and Contribution.. Work closely with the CEO and members of the technical team to analyze the IP landscape, identify opportunities, and draft and analyze patent opportunities
• Market and Competitor Analysis. : Continuously analyze the onchain landscape, identifying trends, opportunities, and competitive threats to inform product strategy
• Regulatory and Compliance Insight. : Offer insights into regulatory and compliance considerations for new products, working in tandem with legal experts to ensure viability

Preferred Qualifications

Deep knowledge of, or experience in, as many of the above areas as possible, including psychology and economics

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation. including salary, tokens, and/or equity (according to your preferences)
• Small, remote-first team. — you'll be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and engineering practices
• A+ colleagues. — our team includes alumni from Goldman Sachs Digital Assets, DeFi protocols (e.g. Maker, Badger, Balancer), big tech (e.g. SpaceX, Microsoft, Salesforce), and traditional finance (Fortress, Bridgewater, Prospect)
• Best-in-class investors. — we are proud to be backed by leading funds and strategics (incl. Founders Fund, Pantera, GoldenTree, Coinbase, and CoinFund) and angels (incl. founders of AngelList, Anchorage, and Aave)
• Full benefits. (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO)