Technical Protocol Strategist

Summary

Join Gauntlet, a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, as a Technical Protocol Strategist. You will oversee the success of key client engagements and business verticals, acting as a trusted partner to ensure both client and Gauntlet's success. Responsibilities include defining and executing cross-functional initiatives, translating client needs into requirements for data scientists and engineers, leading cross-functional teams in critical situations, managing client relationships, and identifying product growth opportunities. The role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and experience in investment banking, financial services, or related fields. Gauntlet offers a remote-first work environment with various benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, paid parental leave, and a generous WFH stipend.

Requirements

• 1+ years of investment banking, financial services, management consulting, or deployment strategy experience
• The role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a relentless commitment to long-term client outcomes
• You will be expected to quickly learn novel financial structures (DeFi protocols) to optimize those financial structures
• Experience communicating both technical and non-technical requirements
• Comfortable working with a high level of adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

Responsibilities

• Define and execute cross-functional initiatives to ensure both client goals and Gauntlet’s business objectives are met
• Translate client needs into well-scoped requirements for data scientists and engineers to maximize impact for all client deliverables
• Lead cross-functional teams in critical support situations to effectively and efficiently drive successful resolutions
• Manage client relationships. Develop engagement strategy for key client stakeholders
• Through your work with our clients, identify opportunities for our product offerings and execute growth opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• DeFi, crypto, or blockchain experience or exposure
• Educational background in mathematics, statistics or computer science
• You will be expected to quickly learn novel financial structures (DeFi protocols) to optimize those financial structures

Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere!
• Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
• Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided
• $1,500 WFH stipend upon joining
• $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
• Unlimited vacation
• 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Fertility benefits
• Opportunity for incentive compensation