DeFi Specialist

Fasanara Digital is the crypto division of Fasanara Capital, a London-headquartered, FCA-authorised investment firm managing $5bn in fintech strategies. Our digital asset arm oversees over $300m in assets and operates one of the most established, market-neutral digital funds globally – Genesis Alpha – focused on high-frequency, delta-neutral trading strategies with daily turnover exceeding 5x AUM. We are looking for a DeFi Trading & Operations Specialist to support our front-office trading desk and assist in the execution and management of DeFi-related yield generation strategies. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of trading , operations , and on-chain finance , with significant exposure to real-time DeFi protocols and advanced trading flows. Key Responsibilities End-to-End DeFi Trade Lifecycle Support: Manage execution, confirmation, reconciliation, and monitoring of DeFi trades across multiple chains and platforms. Protocol Interfacing: Interact directly with AMMs, money markets, staking pools, and other DeFi primitives to execute strategies and optimize capital efficiency. Cross-Desk Coordination: Liaise daily with Research, Ops, and Tech teams to ensure real-time alignment on positions, PnL, risks, and funding. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Actively track performance of smart contracts, bridge activity, protocol migrations, and pool mechanics; identify inefficiencies and initiate corrective actions. Capital Allocation Support: Assist PMs in deploying capital across venues while maintaining tight controls on wallet structures and operational risk. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate trade logs, dashboards, and reconcile on-chain activity with back-office systems. Qualifications 2–4 years of experience in digital asset markets, preferably in a DeFi role. Education background in Finance is welcomed. Deep familiarity with DeFi protocols (Uniswap, Aave, Morpho, Lido, Curve, Pendle, etc.) and cross-chain environments. Working knowledge of EVM and non-EVM chains, bridging mechanics, gas strategies, and wallet operations. Strong operational discipline with ability to navigate fast-paced, high-frequency environments with minimal errors. Comfortable using block explorers, RPCs, analytics tools (e.g., Dune, DefiLlama, Token Terminal). Clear communicator with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking. Python, SQL or basic scripting skills are a plus but not required. Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave (25 days +). Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options. Competitive bonus scheme. Regular team events, summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls. Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities #J-18808-Ljbffr