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Head of Liquidity

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Senior level
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3 Locations
Senior level
The Head of Distribution, DeFi will lead the strategy for onboarding RWAs in DeFi, enhancing relationships with clients and liquidity providers for institutional growth.
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About Us 

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked as one of the Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek 2025.

About the Role
As the Head of Liquidity you will be responsible for accelerating adoption of the CLL platform by DeFi and TradFi asset issuers by providing liquidity as a service to both help close deals and generate flywheel effects within the CLL ecosystem of protocols, issuers and chains. This role requires a deep understanding of liquidity providers already operating within the web3 space,  as well as a creativity and strategic mindset to source, cultivate and close deals with new sources of liquidity. You will be the owner of liquidity providers (e.g. market makers, chain foundations) and play a key role as a SME during deal discussions with asset issuers to help guide them towards CLL partner liquidity sources and shut out any competitor offerings
Experience/Skills

Must Have

  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in liquidity sourcing or provision with an expert understanding of the role liquidity plays in the growth and adoption of digital assets

  • Experience working for or with liquidity sources in web3 or TradFi, with a deep understanding of and relationships with key players that manage liquidity flow in web3

  • Demonstrated knowledge of DeFi protocols, blockchain technology, and the broader Web3 ecosystem

Should Have 

  • Commercial Acumen: Was responsible for developing, negotiating and closing major deals related to liquidity 

  • Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners.

  • Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective market development strategies.

Nice to Have 

  • Tokenization industry experience - have a strong understanding of the Institutional RWA landscape and/or digital asset management, including an understanding of liquidity flow for RWAs

  • Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Competencies

Must Have 

  • Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts  to diverse audiences. 

  • Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, product, legal, and compliance, to ensure seamless execution of institutional DeFi initiatives

  • Business acumen: Understanding of business drivers of various participants and experience putting together multi-partite deals

  • Education: Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent certification, MA preferred.

Should Have 

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for innovation and a desire to build something new.

  • Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for institutional DeFi.

  • Technical Acumen: Ability to understand and discuss technical aspects of blockchain technology and DeFi protocols.

Nice to Have 

  • Represent the Company: Attend industry events and conferences to represent CLL and build brand awareness within the institutional DeFi space

  •  Located in EMEA or AMERS timezones

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Top Skills

Blockchain Technology
Defi Protocols
Smart Contracts

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