DeFi Jobs

Head of Research

Location: Remote

Company: Perena

Job Type: Full-time

About Perena

Perena is the first stablecoin infrastructure project on Solana challenging the definition of money. Perena is building the financial infrastructure of the future—an on-chain, transparent, and programmable alternative to traditional banking. Today’s financial system is fragmented, capital-inefficient, and reliant on legacy infrastructure. Perena addresses these challenges by enabling seamless stablecoin liquidity, digital asset issuance, and real-world asset (RWA) integration, all built on blockchain rails. Perena’s technology allows users and institutions to transact, allocate capital, and manage risk in an open and efficient way. By rethinking how financial markets operate, Perena aims to create a more accessible, resilient, and scalable system for the next generation of digital finance. Perena has launched a multi-token stableswap called Numéraire, and are building a stablecoin launchpad, cross-chain stablecoin infra, and synthetic CDP money. If you're ready to help build the future of money, we’d love to have you on the team.

Role Overview

As Head of Research, you will lead Perena’s efforts in understanding the macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological forces shaping the stablecoin ecosystem. Your research will directly influence Perena’s product development, risk strategy, and market positioning. You will synthesize complex financial and quantitative insights into actionable strategies, working closely with leadership, product teams, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct deep research on stablecoins, monetary policy, and financial markets, assessing their impact on Perena’s product strategy.

Identify and analyze industry headwinds and tailwinds, including regulatory trends, liquidity dynamics, and adoption drivers.

Build quantitative models to assess stablecoin stability, risk factors, and potential market opportunities.

Develop a research-driven framework for Perena’s decision-making, ensuring a strong economic and financial foundation for product-market fit.

Engage with academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to stay ahead of emerging trends in stablecoins and digital assets.

Present research findings internally to inform strategy, investment, and risk management decisions.

Create and publish industry research reports and become a stablecoin & defi thought leader.

Work closely with product, engineering, and risk teams to translate insights into product innovation.

Ideal Candidate

Economist and/or Quantitative Researcher with experience in macro, financial markets, or digital assets.

Strong understanding of stablecoins, crypto markets, and DeFi ecosystems.

Deep knowledge of monetary policy, economic frameworks, and financial engineering.

Proficient in quantitative modeling, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Experience engaging with regulatory and compliance considerations in digital assets is a plus.

Strong ability to communicate and simplify complex financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Passionate about shaping the future of stablecoins and financial stability in digital assets.

Master’s or PhD in Economics, Finance, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field from a top-tier university.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with sliding scale offer.

Health, vision, dental insurance.

We don’t believe in unlimited PTO. The gap between average and excellence is wide. If you’re excellent, do what you want.

Freedom to explore, grow, and work on your passion.

Opportunity to travel globally for events.

Why Join Perena?

Be at the forefront of stablecoin innovation and research.

Influence high-impact decisions shaping Perena’s product-market fit.

Work with industry experts and thought leaders in digital finance.

A dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re a research-driven economist or quant who wants to shape the future of stablecoins and decentralized finance, we’d love to hear from you.