About the job
Fasanara Digital, the innovative crypto division of Fasanara Capital, has been at the forefront of the crypto investment landscape for seven years. As part of a well-established 14-year-old boutique alternative asset management firm, we leverage quantitative strategies to maximize risk-adjusted returns in the realm of crypto assets. Our diverse investment strategies are designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies, ranging from market making to cross-exchange arbitrage.
Our Culture
At Fasanara, we embrace a meritocratic culture that prioritizes impact and excellence. Our collaborative environment is free from bureaucratic constraints, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work diligently, emphasize teamwork, and uphold the highest standards of excellence. Our firm’s success is a reflection of the exceptional talent we cultivate.
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven Associate to enhance our tokenization and DeFi distribution initiatives. This role will focus on cultivating and developing strategic partnerships across DeFi, real-world assets (RWA), and digital asset ecosystems, while also contributing to market intelligence and pipeline development.
Please note that this position is intended for candidates based in the APAC region, including locations such as the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and source new partnership opportunities across DeFi, RWA, tokenization, and digital asset ecosystems.
- Build and maintain a structured, data-driven pipeline of qualified prospects.
- Conduct outreach and coordinate introductory discussions with internal stakeholders.
- Continuously map the DeFi, RWA, and tokenization landscape, tracking protocols, allocators, and market developments.
- Monitor competitor activity and tokenized yield products to inform positioning.
- Support partnership materials, commercial proposals, and due diligence processes.
- Maintain CRM systems and structured internal reporting.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance research, ecosystem intelligence, and sourcing efficiency.
- Contribute to improving internal workflows and identifying opportunities to integrate AI into research, outreach, and reporting processes.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in DeFi, crypto, or digital assets, specifically within business development, partnerships, or research roles.
- Strong understanding of tokenization, real-world assets (RWAs), and DeFi lending/credit protocols (e.g., Aave, Morpho, Maple, Centrifuge).
- Proven ability to independently source and originate leads or partnership opportunities.
- Familiarity with DeFi protocols, governance models, wallets, and on-chain analytics tools.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
