DeFi Risk Advisor
Location
Remote (US or EU, up to GMT+2 to ensure sufficient overlap with the rest of the team).
Role
The mission of this role is to bridge TradFi risk expertise and DeFi protocol mechanics, enabling Morpho to confidently onboard institutional integrators by providing rigorous risk analysis, actionable data insights, and clear guidance on how traditional financial standards interface with on-chain realities.
Responsibilities
Advise TradFi integrators on risk management frameworks to help them confidently adopt the Morpho protocol while meeting their regulatory and internal standards.
Translate complex DeFi mechanisms (curator behavior, liquidations, on-chain risk) into language and frameworks familiar to traditional finance to accelerate institutional adoption.
Execute independent data analysis using SQL, Python, or Dune to answer critical questions from both internal teams and external partners.
Build and maintain dashboards and queries that surface key risk metrics to empower decision-making across integration and product teams.
Develop deep expertise in Morpho's protocol architecture and risk model to serve as the go-to resource for risk-related questions.
Educate DeFi-native colleagues on TradFi conventions and standards to strengthen Morpho's ability to speak the language of institutional clients.
Identify data gaps and edge cases in integration scenarios to proactively mitigate risks before they impact integrators or end users.
What Success Looks Like
First 30 days
Developed a detailed understanding of the Morpho stack, how integrations are architected, and what curators and integrators need. Written initial Dune queries or Python scripts independently to deepen understanding of the protocol and begin contributing to internal discussions.
First 4 months
Actively contributing to TradFi integration initiatives as a subject matter expert on topics like liquidations or curator actions. Answering ad hoc questions with confidence and building queries or dashboards that others, internally and externally, find genuinely useful.
In 1 year
Owns a critical dashboard, query, or data source that the team relies on. Leads or co-owns a TradFi integration, acting as the trusted risk advisor who ensures both technical rigor and institutional credibility.
Must-have Experience & Skills
5+ years of TradFi experience in trading, risk management, or quantitative research in a front-office role (large bank, hedge fund, or market maker).
Quantitative expertise: hands-on experience using programming tools (SQL, Python, R, or similar) to answer critical business questions and provide actionable guidance.
Crypto experience: professional experience in DeFi or crypto is ideal; alternatively, deep personal experience is acceptable.
Demonstrated ability to manage disagreements about risk assessments and to develop risk frameworks for novel strategies or new instruments.
Intermediate to expert-level knowledge in both DeFi and TradFi (ideally expert in one, intermediate in the other).
Comfort operating in fast-changing, ambiguous contexts where priorities shift.
Strong ownership and autonomy: identifies what matters and drives it without waiting to be told.
Clear and crisp async communication across a distributed team.
Team-first mindset, low ego.
Humble.
Perks & benefits
We design benefits around deep work and growth, so you can do the best work of your career. Expect fair, top-tier compensation, real flexibility, time together in Paris, great health coverage, and support to keep learning.
Equal opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire based on talent, potential, and values alignment.