S&P Global Is Searching For A DeFi Director As Part Of Its Decentralized Finance Initiative
According to a recent job posting, S&P Global is seeking a DeFi director to facilitate the effective development and implementation of a DeFi team strategy.
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April 3, 2023
The Block reported that S&P Global is seeking to hire a director of DeFi to strengthen its decentralized market strategy. The role involves collaborating with Chuck Mounts, the company's chief DeFi officer, to establish and execute strategies in this domain. S&P Global seeks a crypto market participant with extensive knowledge of how the sector can disrupt their business and customers. Despite the recent market turbulence and industry bankruptcies, S&P Global's interest in DeFi signifies the mainstream's growing fascination with it.
Applicants for the position should have a comprehensive understanding of S&P Global's product lines and possess a firm grounding in crypto finance and DeFi. The salary offered for the role ranges from $107,100 to $212,975, depending on the candidate's experience, location, and qualifications.
The DeFi team at S&P Global handles blockchain, web3, the metaverse, and decentralized finance, and plays a critical role in recognizing and managing future risks and discovering new investment and partnership opportunities.
Nasdaq is looking more into crypto, too:
S&P, which has been in existence for more than a century, is the latest conventional company to explore the potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Nasdaq recently revealed plans to offer crypto custody and trading services, citing increased institutional interest as one of the primary factors behind the decision. The 52-year-old company is optimistic that it will receive regulatory clearance during the current quarter.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Nasdaq Digital Assets' Senior VP, Ira Auerbach, revealed that the company is working on obtaining regulatory approvals and building technical infrastructure to provide custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company has applied for a limited-purpose trust company charter with the New York Department of Financial Services.
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