Head of DeFi

Particula is the prime ratings provider for digital assets, now bringing trusted, data-driven ratings on-chain. As DeFi matures and converges with TradFi, we’re building the rails that help institutions, protocols, and builders use ratings to unlock safer, more efficient capital flows.

We’re hiring a Head of DeFi to lead our on-chain strategy - shaping the product, technical integrations, and go-to-market with leading ecosystems and protocols. If you have a strong DeFi network, a track record of building and shipping in crypto, and the ability to bridge TradFi and DeFi, this role offers the chance to define how ratings become a foundational primitive for the on-chain economy.

Tasks

• Own the end-to-end DeFi strategy for bringing Particula's ratings on-chain : architecture, product roadmap, integration pipeline, revenue models, commercialization, and market positioning.
• Design on-chain product primitives that make ratings composable across protocols, chains, and ecosystems.
• Architect cross-chain rating infrastructure : message verification systems, oracle data feeds, multi-chain deployment patterns across 5+ EVM chains.
• Lead cross-chain messaging protocol integrations for rating data propagation and consumption; design security models and assess cross-chain attack vectors.
• Lead technical integrations with L1 / L2s, oracles, indexers, risk platforms, lending markets, vault operators, asset managers, exchanges, and custodians.
• Coordinate with protocol engineering teams on rating consumer interface implementation and smart contract integration patterns.
• Partner with BD to source, structure, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships; establish joint GTMs with ecosystems, infrastructure providers, and protocols.
• Navigate governance forums, technical working groups, and standards bodies to drive adoption and ecosystem alignment.
• Define and validate business cases for ratings usage (pricing, risk parameters, collateral eligibility, governance automation, compliance tooling) to drive revenue growth.
• Own market intelligence : track ecosystem evolution, regulatory dynamics, protocol trends, and risk developments to inform strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering to ship secure, production-grade smart contracts and robust APIs; set engineering standards for gas efficiency, data freshness, reliability, auditability, and SLAs.
• Manage integration lifecycle from technical design through audit completion to mainnet deployment; coordinate audit processes and security configuration.
• Own incident response, monitoring infrastructure, and operational reliability across multi-chain deployments.
• Represent Particula publicly : conferences, governance forums, ecosystem calls, and thought leadership.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team across product, solutions engineering, and partnerships; drive technical decisions and guide the team on protocol mechanics, security patterns, and integration architecture.

Requirements

Benefits

How to Apply

Shoot us a quick intro with your CV and LinkedIn profile. Bonus if you can share a deal, partnership, or GTM strategy you’re proud of.

Let’s build the next layer of trust for digital assets - together!

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Our vision is to unify the token economy by setting the highest standards of trust and transparency. We strive to bring every piece together with unparalleled insights and cutting-edge analytics, ensuring a seamless and secure experience in the digital asset landscape. Through relentless innovation and a commitment to excellence, we aim to shape the future of finance and redefine what’s possible in the world of tokenized assets.