We are looking for a DeFi Researcher with a profound understanding of decentralized finance and blockchain. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of key DeFi protocols, and technical expertise in Python and SQL for both on-chain and off-chain data analysis. Excellent communication skills in English are required. This is a fully remote position.

• Deep Dive & Innovate: Conduct in-depth research and sophisticated modeling of DeFi protocols (including lending, DEXs, stablecoins, derivatives, liquid staking, re-staking, etc.), their underlying economic models, governance structures, and security considerations
• Quantitative Analysis & Risk Assessment: Design and execute quantitative studies to assess protocol performance and identify potential risks (e.g., economic, smart contract…)
• Data-Driven Mindset: Develop and maintain automated reports, dynamic live dashboards, and compelling visualizations (using Python and SQL) to communicate key metrics and insights effectively
• Translating Complex Insights: Produce clear, concise, and well-structured research documentation, executive summaries, and presentations tailored for diverse audiences, from technical engineering teams to non-technical executive leadership
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Proactively monitor the rapidly evolving DeFi ecosystem, including new DeFi primitives and upcoming blockchains

• Proven DeFi Expertise: You have significant, demonstrable experience conducting in-depth research within the DeFi space, covering areas such as lending protocols, AMMs/DEXs, stablecoins, yield farming, MEV, etc
• Strong Financial Knowledge: You possess a solid understanding of core financial concepts, including interest rate dynamics, derivative instruments, collateralization mechanisms, risk management, and tokenomics
• Python Power User: Highly proficient in Python for data analysis, modeling, and scripting (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter Notebooks, etc.)
• Exceptional Communicator: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders
• Deeply Passionate & Curious: You are genuinely fascinated by DeFi, blockchain technology, and decentralized systems, constantly seeking to learn and explore
• Proactive & Collaborative: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, takes ownership, and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Global Team Player: Ability to effectively collaborate with a distributed team, with significant working hour overlap with EST (North American East Coast) and CET (Central European Time) timezones.

• A background in traditional finance (e.g., quantitative trading, investment research) or macroeconomic analysis.
• Familiarity with on-chain data tools such as web3py, block explorers, Dune, Nansen, etc
• Familiarity with smart contract languages (Solidity) or blockchain data structures at a conceptual level.
• Active participation in DeFi governance, DAOs, or contributions to open-source DeFi projects.
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Experience operationalizing research: managing automated data pipelines, DBs, and cloud environments
• Active accounts on Github, blogposts or X with content related to DeFi

Sentora is building the future of institutional DeFi, and we’re looking for builders who want to turn that vision into reality.

• Set the standard for on-chain fixed income. Design, launch, and scale products that will define how institutions access yield on the blockchain.
• Earn what you’re worth. Competitive salary
• Own the outcome. A flat org with high autonomy, where the people closest to the problem make the calls and ship fast.
• Work from anywhere. Fully remote, async-first culture that gives you the freedom to work on your schedule—no matter your time zone.