We are looking for a DeFAi Lead that will generate and strengthen relationships with projects at the intersection of crypto and AI. Given the revolutionary potential and unprecedented growth of AI, this role will be integral in helping Ava Labs leverage this burgeoning sector and remain a leader in fostering the development of disruptive technologies. The ideal candidate would be someone who is on the front lines and deep in the trenches of how AI is being integrated into crypto, as well as capable of identifying growing trends and formulating their own ideas about the future of the space.WHAT YOU WILL DO Identify opportunities to collaborate with new and emerging projects that are at the intersection of DeFi and AIManage existing project relationships and help teams integrate AI into their offerings and roadmapsRegularly monitor market for new trends in the AI and DeFi spaceFormulate strategies for integrating AI into ecosystem narrative and architectureEstablish role as an active community leader and ambassador on social media, highlight and elevate top community proposals and ideasMonitor key liquidity and volume metrics, and collaborate both with external partners and internally with marketing to increase awarenessAssist in creating new exchange partnerships and listings for ecosystem projectsAnalyze existing market data and provide updates on metrics to key stakeholdersAttend global conferences and coordinate partnership meetings, ensure that product and sales materials are always updated and focused for the applicable opportunityWHAT YOU WILL BRING Bachelor's Degree or higher5+ years of experience within trading or finance preferredStrong understanding of AI and DeFi, finger on the pulse of new trends in this nascent spacePrevious experience with DeFi and/or AI projectsExperience analyzing and assessing market dataDetail-oriented mindsetGreat written/verbal communicationSocial media presence preferredProduct management/development experience preferredSalary Range: $159,197 to $198,996This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.WHY AVA LABS? If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr