Job description
Who We Are
Supra is pioneering the future of information services in global markets. As an exciting, ambitious, and well-funded startup with unique technical capabilities, we aim to be a future leader in decentralized data. Our team includes professionals, academics, and advisors with experience from leading institutions such as Purdue University, University of Cambridge, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and University of Oxford. Additionally, our industry experience includes prestigious companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Qualcomm, ConsenSys, and Binance. Based in Switzerland with a remote-first policy, our globally distributed team spans over 35 countries. We are dedicated to solving the Oracle Dilemma through innovative solutions in consensus mechanisms, real-time data services, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Layer 1 (L1) technologies.
Trust, kindness, honesty, and a commitment to ethical, decentralized technologies are the cornerstones of our culture.
Location: Remote with global travel required (75% travel)
Department: Business Development / Ecosystem Growth
Reports to: Chief Business Officer and VP of DeFi (Research and Analytics)
About Supra
Supra is building the next generation of cross-chain infrastructure. We’ve evolved into a comprehensive platform for secure, high-performance interoperability, bridging real-world data and liquidity across blockchains. With innovations like AutoFi, AI-driven automation, dVRF, oracles, and cross-chain messaging, Supra is uniquely positioned to power the next wave of decentralized finance. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of Web3 by empowering developers and institutions with infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and truly decentralized.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Head of DeFi to spearhead Supra’s business development strategy, partnerships, and integrations across the decentralized finance ecosystem. This leader will define our DeFi roadmap, identify high-value opportunities, and own execution to make Supra the backbone of liquidity, interoperability, and composability in DeFi. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in both strategy and hands-on execution within the DeFi space.
What Success Looks Like
In the first 30–90 days, the Head of DeFi is expected to:
- Map the DeFi landscape and actively engage the top 50 Supra-ready partners
- Launch a liquidity campaign for Supra vaults (stable yields, token loops)
- Establish and track KPIs (TVL, integrations, adoption) to measure traction
- Build Supra’s DeFi + AI narrative, positioning the network as the chain where automation meets capital efficiency
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
- Develop and own Supra’s global DeFi strategy, with a focus on liquidity infrastructure, interoperability, and cross-chain financial primitives
- Anticipate DeFi market trends and proactively position Supra as a critical infrastructure provider
Business Development & Partnerships
- Source, negotiate, and close strategic partnerships with leading DeFi protocols, DAOs, DEXs, lending platforms, derivatives projects, and stablecoin issuers
- Identify and structure BD opportunities that accelerate adoption of Supra’s cross-chain and automation services
- Work with market makers, funds, and liquidity providers to deepen integration across ecosystems
- Maintain a strong deal pipeline and report regularly on progress, risks, and market feedback
- Travel globally to represent Supra at industry conferences, hackathons, and crypto events, cultivating relationships and positioning Supra as a category leader
Integrations & Growth
- Drive integrations of Supra’s technology stack into top DeFi protocols=
- Collaborate with tokenomics and ecosystem teams to design incentive structures for adoption
- Launch and manage liquidity programs to bootstrap and sustain usage
Thought Leadership & Community
- Represent Supra at DeFi events, panels, and forums; establish Supra as a thought leader in cross-chain finance
- Contribute to content, research, and narratives showcasing Supra’s innovations
- Build and maintain credibility within the DeFi builder, investor, and institutional communities
Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performance DeFi-focused BD team
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing to ensure successful delivery of integrations
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in crypto, with at least 2 years in senior DeFi or BD leadership roles
- Deep knowledge of DeFi primitives (DEXs, lending, stablecoins, derivatives, liquidity provisioning)
- Strong track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing deals in crypto
- Extensive network with DeFi founders, DAOs, funds, and ecosystem leaders
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution
- Comfortable with token economics, liquidity mechanics, and on-chain governance
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to global crypto and DeFi events
- Over 5 years of experience in the cryptocurrency sector, with a minimum of 2 years in senior leadership roles within DeFi or Business Development.
- Comprehensive understanding of DeFi primitives, including decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, stablecoins, derivatives, and liquidity provisioning.
- Proven track record in sourcing, structuring, and successfully closing deals within the cryptocurrency landscape.
- Extensive network connections with DeFi founders, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), investment funds, and influential ecosystem leaders.
- Exhibited capability to harmonize strategic vision with practical execution.
- Proficient in token economics, liquidity mechanisms, and on-chain governance.
- Exceptional skills in negotiation, presentation, and relationship building.
- Willingness and capacity to travel frequently to attend global cryptocurrency and DeFi events.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience scaling a DeFi product or ecosystem from early-stage to significant adoption
- Hands-on familiarity with smart contracts (Solidity, Rust, CosmWasm, Move, or Cairo)
- Strong grasp of emerging DeFi primitives such as intent-based trading, on-chain RWAs, cross-margin systems, and restaking
- Experience engaging with regulators or navigating compliance in DeFi contexts
- Background in trading, structured finance, or liquidity management
- Experience launching liquidity programs (liquidity mining, veTokenomics, bribes, gauges, or incentive vaults)
- Familiarity with MEV dynamics, order flow markets, and validator incentives
- Understanding of advanced tokenomics design and treasury management for protocols
- Experience coordinating DAO governance initiatives and navigating DAO politics
- Previous role in venture capital, accelerators, or ecosystem funds with exposure to DeFi projects
- Technical fluency in bridging solutions, L2 rollups, appchains, and IBC-style architectures
- Connections with auditors, market makers, and institutional liquidity providers
- Prior experience integrating with decentralized identity, compliance, or KYC/AML tooling
- Involvement in high-profile protocol launches, either as founder, core contributor, or advisor
- Exposure to algorithmic stablecoin design, yield-bearing stable assets, and hybrid stablecoin models
- Familiarity with derivatives design (perps, options vaults, structured products, synthetic assets)
- Ability to source and negotiate strategic listings on DEXs, CEXs, and aggregators
- Experience in crisis management within protocols (hacks, liquidity crunches, governance attacks)
- Track record of thought leadership in DeFi research, writing, or academic contributions
- Experience building cross-chain communities or managing multi-chain liquidity deployment
- Exposure to token launch mechanics (IDO/IEO, liquidity bootstrapping pools, auctions)
- Past experience integrating with enterprise or institutional partners exploring DeFi rails
- Comfort working across cultures, time zones, and decentralized team structures
What’s In It For You
Joining Supra means joining a fast-growing startup with a diverse and dynamic team. Every role is impactful, allowing you to engage in meaningful work that contributes to our success.
You will enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote environment with adaptable working hours, enabling you to work from anywhere globally.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages aligned with market standards.
- Work-Life Balance: Eligible team members have access to flexible paid time off, sick leave, and other time-off options, adjusted in line with local regulations.
- National Holidays: We recognize national holidays specific to each team member’s country and provide paid leave in accordance with local guidelines.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, are available to full-time employees where applicable.
Getting Started with Supra
We believe in giving you the space to settle in. Your first month is about orientation and learning:
- Engage with your team to understand our business, vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Enhance your skills to navigate the evolving DeFi landscape.
- Absorb our core values and establish connections with your colleagues through one-on-one meetings.
- Familiarize yourself with the tools and processes vital to our operations.
- Analyze our product offerings and contribute to discussions that shape our future.
We’re here to support your integration and ensure you have the resources you need!
Looking Ahead
Regular check-ins with your manager will help align your priorities with our team and company goals, setting you up for success. At Supra, you’re not just joining a company but embarking on a journey to enhance blockchain technology with a team of exceptional individuals.
