Polygon is looking to hire a VP, DeFi to join the team.
Polygon is the leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Its growing suite of products offers developers easy access to all major scaling and infrastructure solutions: L2 solutions (ZK Rollups and Optimistic Rollups), sidechains, hybrid solutions, stand-alone and enterprise chains, data availability solutions, and more. Polygon’s scaling solutions have seen widespread adoption with 7000+ applications hosted, 1B+ total transactions processed, ~100M+ unique user addresses, and $5B+ in assets secured.
Role:
We are looking to hire a senior management level executive to run one of the fastest growing business verticals at Polygon - DeFi (Decentralized Finance). This role directly liaises with the DeFi team and Polygon's wider strategic team.
Responsibilities
Manage a 10 member (fast growing) team of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and Fintech focussed business owners.
Manage sub-verticals like business development (1000+ clients), marketing and community (2M + reach), legal and payments, social media presence and event management.
Represent, communicate and embody the brand of Polygon DeFi (largest DeFi ecosystem in the blockchain space).
Interface with top VCs, Investment banks, fintechs and credit/lending institutions to further the cause of DeFi adoption and bring financial inclusion to the world via Polygon blockchain.
Own this business vertical in terms of execution, timelines, quality, customer success and engagement.
Ability to manage and delegate high importance tasks in hyper growth and fast paced environment.
Experience
8-10 years of experience in traditional banking, financial services or web2 software companies in business development, operations or general management vertical leadership.
6-7 years of experience in top consulting firms like MBB focussed on technology and financial services sector.
4-5 years of experience as co-founder/founding team member of a high growth startup.
Benefits
Work from anywhere (Remote first)
Flexible working hours
Flexible vacation policy
Competitive Salary
Polygon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
