Minimum 1 year of Crypto/DeFi native business development, partnerships, or governance experience Demonstrated experience in structuring, negotiating, and closing partnerships Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Finance teams Deep understanding of DeFi primitives (e.g., lending, perpetuals, restaking) Technical or mathematical background Intimate understanding of the DeFi landscape and emerging trends Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to operate autonomously and across multiple time zones