DeFi Research & Strategy Specialist

Company Description

ZXBots is an AI automation agency helping businesses improve processes and workflows through artificial intelligence. Its services span consulting, solution design, implementation, and chatbot development. Working with businesses of different sizes, ZXBots focuses on improving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and supporting revenue growth. The company also helps individual creators explore AI-enabled content monetization and business opportunities.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a DeFi Research & Strategy Specialist to translate developments in decentralized finance into practical research, business recommendations, and automation opportunities. You will evaluate protocols, analyze on-chain activity, and investigate how AI tools can improve research and operational workflows. Working with consulting and technical colleagues, you will help assess potential DeFi use cases and develop evidence-based proposals for client engagements. This role suits someone who combines hands-on DeFi experience with analytical judgment and clear communication.

What You'll Do

• Research decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, staking mechanisms, stablecoins, and emerging DeFi ecosystems.

• Evaluate protocol business models, token economics, governance, liquidity, adoption, and competitive positioning.

• Analyze on-chain data and protocol metrics, distinguishing sustainable activity from temporary incentives and speculative demand.

• Assess smart contract, oracle, liquidation, counterparty, and liquidity risks when evaluating protocols and potential use cases.

• Identify opportunities to automate data collection, monitoring, reporting, and other DeFi research workflows using AI and analytical tools.

• Collaborate with consulting and technical teams to develop research briefs, strategy presentations, and client proposals.

• Maintain research dashboards, document assumptions, and review findings as market conditions and protocol designs evolve.

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in DeFi research, crypto analytics, financial research, strategy, or Web3 projects; substantive independent research will also be considered.

• Strong understanding of DeFi mechanics, including automated market makers, collateralized lending, staking, liquidity provision, and token incentives.

• Hands-on familiarity with wallets and DeFi applications; personal investing experience and independent projects are welcome.

• Experience with tools such as DefiLlama, Dune, blockchain explorers, and Excel or Google Sheets; SQL or Python skills are advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to validate data, challenge assumptions, and communicate uncertainty.

• Clear writing, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage research priorities independently in a remote environment.

• A degree in finance, economics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrated through research samples or project work.

What We Offer

• Remote working arrangement within the United States.

• Opportunity to connect DeFi research with practical AI automation and business strategy.

• Exposure to emerging protocols, on-chain analytics, and evolving digital finance use cases.

• Collaboration with professionals focused on AI consulting, workflow design, and implementation.

• Opportunity to deepen expertise in protocol analysis, research automation, and client-facing recommendations. xhyhwjd

Compensation

USD 110,000 - 130,000 per year in base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.