About Avantgarde
Avantgarde is pioneering the future of asset management through the curation of vault strategies that fully harness the power of blockchain technology. We are redefining how capital is deployed and managed on-chain by leveraging vaults to provide transparency, efficiency, immutable track records while eliminating counterparty risk.
Leveraging our deep expertise across both Traditional and Decentralized Finance (having been building on Ethereum since 2016), we specialise in identifying emerging opportunities within the DeFi ecosystem. Our core offerings include providing investors with access to sustainable risk-adjusted returns through vault strategies on leading digital assets and curating bespoke vault strategies for clients.
Avantgarde serves an established and growing base of crypto-native organisations such as Uniswap, Gitcoin, Compound, and Nexus Mutual while bridging the gap for next-generation investors entering the space. With a proven track record of innovation and performance, we are committed to shaping the future of finance by unlocking the full potential of on-chain assets and activating idle capital to drive meaningful, long-term value.
We are a highly energetic, hard working and enthusiastic team that operates with integrity and are proud to have been the lead developer of Enzyme, one of the earliest DeFi protocols. In addition, we leverage other vault infrastructure, such as SAFE and Morpho.
Avantgarde is headquartered in London with offices in Abu Dhabi (ADGM), Bahamas and Panama. We are licensed by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, to launch regulated digital asset funds.
Further information can be found here https://avantgarde.finance/.
DeFi Trade and Reporting Associate
Role description
We are looking for a DeFi enthusiast to build out our DeFi Trade and Investment Reporting frameworks. Our ethos is to develop robust, scalable solutions that improve the efficiency of the business and accuracy of our data. You will work in a close knit team where the impact of operations is valued and recognised as being integral to the success and growth of Avantgarde.
Responsibilities include:
DeFi Trade Operations
* Manage wallets and vaults set up with bespoke infrastructure, including developing processes for vault operations and maintaining comprehensive documentation
* Assist with BAU cadence of vault operations across multiple vault architectures, including: rebalancing and, NAV posting
* Review, assess and approve or reject trade recommendations for entities.
* Having shadowed the DeFi Trade and Security Advisor, assume end to end responsibility for on-chain trading activity adhering to process and best execution parameters
* Coordinate trade execution and multi-party signing processes between portfolio management team and with third party vault owners, adhering to specific internal trading parameters for timeliness and best execution across heterogenous groups of vaults
* Work with third party providers to enforce transaction level compliance and risk controls, including proactive management and monitoring of internal protocol allow lists.
* Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks, delays, and other problems presented throughout the trade life cycle
* Manage post trade record keeping processes and assist in the analysis of trading costs, reporting results and observations to the COO
* Responsible for drafting new processes and improving existing processes using gained experience to drive continuous improvement
* Manage quarterly revenue claim process across all vault infrastructure, ensuring timely execution, reconciliation and reporting
Data Management and Client Reporting
* Own client reporting; gather requirements from Business Development, translating them into technical specs for data team, and champion the build-out of a unified client reporting framework
* Establish a suite of templates/outputs e.g. quarterly reports, monthly factsheets, ad hoc client reports
* Own internal reporting; develop internal reporting framework to ensure accurate reconciliation of commercial revenue shares and commissions, and deliver clear analytical insights to stakeholders.
* Develop a deep knowledge of Avantgarde strategies and work with the Data & Infrastructure team to enable independent access to the relevant data through internal tooling and/or simple SQL queries
* Ability to proactively troubleshoot operational and reporting needs for clients and continuously seek to improve operational processes, and leverage learnings throughout the organisation
* Assist with client onboarding activity and client queries
Experience
Required
* High level of integrity, as an individual who will be executing smart contract transactions that will impact vault performance.
* Ability to execute simple database queries to independently retrieve structured data to use for client and internal reporting tasks.
* Excellent problem solving skills and common sense
* Detail oriented mindset, with an understanding of the importance of documentation and record keeping e.g. trade logs and evidencing the adherence to written procedures
* Enthusiasm for DeFi and crypto, with an understanding of the on-chain ecosystem
* Hands on experience with on-chain transactions and smart contract interactions
* Demonstrated experience with Gnosis SAFE infrastructure and hardware wallets
* Experience with best execution processes and trading cost analysis
* Self-starter with a strong desire to drive efficiency in internal processes, curious to learn from others in order to build new systematised processes
* Good communicator and critical thinker with a strong work ethic
* Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and multitask to achieve multiple deadlines
* Core hours within a UTC +/- 2 timezone strongly preferred
* Flexibility to be online and support operationally 7 days a week as needed
Preferred
* 3 - 5 years of relevant experience as DeFi Operations or Trade Support within crypto and/or on the buyside in TradFi
* Experience with managing vaults, pooled investment strategies and multi-signature mandates is a plus
* Have working knowledge in Python and an interest to expand your technical skills
Qualifications
* Quantitative academic background and comfortable fetching and transforming data
* Demonstrated proficiency in Python for task automation is a plus
* Familiar with SQL queries
What We Offer
* Competitive salary + equity
* Paid Parental Leave
* 33 vacation days (including public holidays)
* Opportunities to grow in a rapidly evolving industry alongside top DeFi builders and asset managers.
* Freedom to drive impact and grow with the business.
* Remote first; you will be expected to work remotely, in a team setting, and in alignment with the company's goals and strategy.