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DeFi Operations Associate at August Digital in Remote
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Job Description
DeFi Operations Associate
Upshift (Powered by August Digital – Series A)
Location: Europe (required). Athens, Greece (preferred)
Experience Level: Junior (1-3 years)
Compensation: Competitive salary + token incentives
The Opportunity
We're looking for a hungry, detail-oriented DeFi Operations Associate to join our core operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be executing on-chain transactions daily, managing vault operations, and working directly with our partners and strategists. If you're comfortable navigating block explorers, understand DeFi mechanics deeply, and want to be at the center of institutional DeFi operations, this role is for you. DeFi experience (corporate, or as an individual user is a MUST).
What You'll Do
Core Operations
Execute and monitor on-chain transactions across multiple chains
Manage daily vault operations including deposits, withdrawals, and monitoring yield realization
Deploy smart contract wallets for new partners using our internal tools
Partner & Vault Management
Support partners through vault launches from start to finish
Track and manage fee structures across all active vaults
Ensure seamless onboarding experiences for new partners joining the platform
Documentation & Process
Maintain comprehensive vault documentation
Build and refine operational playbooks as processes evolve
Track operational metrics and flag issues proactively
Who You Are
Required
1-3 years working in operations, crypto asset management, or other analytical role
Deep understanding of DeFi primitives: vaults, liquidity pools, lending markets, yield strategies
Comfortable executing transactions on-chain via block explorers, smart contract wallets, and similar tools
Strong grasp of the broader crypto ecosystem and how different protocols interact
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple partners and workflows
Experience with documentation tools
Comfortable working with AI tools to automate and optimize processes
Personality & Mindset
Hungry to learn and grow within DeFi. You're building a long-term career here
Self-starter who takes ownership of problems and finds solutions
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environments
Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
Strong communicator who can explain complex on-chain operations clearly
Nice to Have
Experience with multisig operations and treasury management
Familiarity with multiple L1/L2 chains beyond Ethereum
Understanding of smart contract security best practices
Previous experience at a DeFi protocol or crypto-native company
Experience with Claude and ChatGPT
Why Join Upshift
High-Impact Role: You'll be essential infrastructure. Vaults don't run properly without you. Your work directly enables institutional capital to flow into DeFi.
Early-Stage Opportunity: Join at the ground floor of a well-funded startup where your contributions have outsized impact. We're building the foundational infrastructure for institutional DeFi, and there's enormous room to grow with us
Career Growth Trajectory: This isn't just a job, it's a launchpad. As we scale, early team members will naturally evolve into leadership positions. You'll have the opportunity to build and lead teams, define new product verticals, and shape the company's strategic direction
Learn from the Best: Work alongside an elite team and the top DeFi strategists and institutional partners. You'll gain expertise that's rare in the market, along with deep technical knowledge combined with institutional-grade protocol design
Own Your Domain: Early enough that you'll shape processes, define standards, and take on increasing responsibility across the stack. Your fingerprints will be on everything we build.
Competitive Package: Strong salary, token incentives, and exposure to cutting-edge DeFi
Global Team: Remote-friendly culture with team members across time zones
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Upshift is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.