Head of Distribution

Head Of Distribution, CeDeFi

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 Distribution, CeDeFi you will be responsible for partnering with the CLL ecosystem to build out the Chainlink Distribution ecosystem across DeFi, Centralised Finance, Fintech including the various partners required to facilitate our ability to onboard and scale adoption of Institutional stablecoins and RWAs. This role requires a deep understanding of both TradFi and DeFi, along with exceptional business development, relationship management, and technical acumen. You will act as the owner delivering strategy through execution for all parts of the distribution value chain including liquidity providers (e.g. market makers, chain foundations, crypto funding sources) and utility venues (e.g. CEXs, DeFi protocols, prime brokers etc), connecting issuers with a fully integrated distribution strategy to facilitate seamless and accelerated onboarding into this nascent vertical. Experience / Skills

Must Have

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in institutional finance, business development, or related fields, with a strong understanding of TradFi markets and infrastructure
• Experience working for or with market makers and liquidity sources in web3, 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

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