Protocol Analyst, APAC

About the opportunity

We are seeking an APAC Protocols Analyst to help support and grow our staking business division in APAC. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of Web 3 and a desire to go even further down the Web 3 rabbit hole. This is a cross-functional role which includes business strategy, protocol analysis, relationship management, and ecosystem participation. This is a full-time remote-first position.

The APAC Protocol Opportunities Lead will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and submitting new protocol opportunities for Figment. Opportunities can include but are not limited to, new Proof of Stake networks, staking pools, Layer 2s, and middleware networks that receive a high conviction score. As a fast-growing startup company, it's critical that you are comfortable working in an unstructured environment, dealing with uncertainty, minimal direction, and working across a range of projects and functional areas.

How you will make an impact

• Identify and perform due diligence on upcoming protocol opportunities and build thoughtful relationships with upcoming protocol founders.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis on supported networks.
• Maintain frameworks and processes for identifying and approving new protocol opportunities.
• Work closely with the DevOps, Sales, and CS teams on opportunity prioritization.
• Conduct research on Web 3 topics like interoperability, modularity, zero-knowledge, and shared security.
• Create opportunity and portfolio reports for internal teams at Figment.
• Engage with Web 3 communities in external channels and at conferences and events.

Who you are

• Self-starter with the demonstrated ability of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Personable and comfortable communicating with others across teams and platforms on a regular basis - high EQ.
• Possessing 2-5 years in a similar role within the tech industry or startup environment.
• Demonstrable blockchain knowledge with high energy, interest, and desire to go deeper down the Web 3 rabbit hole.
• Currently active on crypto Twitter or has the desire to build a reputation on Twitter.
• Published articles, blogs, content on relevant subject matter, or a demonstrable desire to do so.
• Organized with an emphasis on documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Languages: English/Chinese preferred, Korean/Japanese/Indonesian also helpful

Why you might be excited about us

• At Figment, we offer an exciting range of competitive benefits designed to support and empower every member of our team. These will be discussed with you during the interview process.
• We are a team of under 200 members, which allows for an impactful contribution from day one.
• We place a strong focus on personal career development to shape a role that fits your goals and interests. Your satisfaction and well-being matter to us, and we’re here to support your ongoing growth.
• Our culture is one of honesty, professionalism and risk taking in a high-growth environment.
• Our team members themselves recommend working at Figment - with an eNPS score of 54 (which is ranked as ‘great’!).
• We are also extremely proud of ranking as one of the top Web3 employers by Talent Titans.

Compensation

One of Figment’s core principles is “Making the Invisible Visible” - ensuring transparency and information sharing in all communication. Figment is committed to transparency regarding pay, benefits, and other compensation types for all internal roles as well as all roles being hired for. Compensation for this role will be disclosed during the interview process.

Interview process

At Figment, we try to go above and beyond in making sure that you have the best possible experience interviewing with us. We strive for a smooth, organized, and informative process.

• During your first Recruiter Call, you will be provided with more information about Figment, the position and what to expect for the rest of the interview process. Please be prepared to discuss why you are interested in joining Figment and what excites you about the position and company.
• As we go through the process, we work to make sure that you hear back from us in a timely fashion. If we decide at any point that we’re unfortunately not moving forward, we will give you feedback on why it was not a fit.
• We aim for the entire process to take around 2-3 weeks from initial screen to offer. There can be exceptions on either side of the bell curve here, but as a rule, that’s the time-frame you can expect.