Chainlink Labs

Lead, Institutional Strategy and Communications

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of experience in capital markets communications, research strategy, or institutional marketing, ideally within fintech, infrastructure, or digital assets. They should have experience producing thematic or initiation-style reports, primers, or macro narratives tailored to institutional audiences. Strong familiarity with institutional research teams, analyst workflows, and communications cycles at leading global investment banks, asset managers, and market intelligence firms is required, along with exceptional communication skills to translate complex concepts into concise narratives for financial audiences.

Responsibilities

The Lead, Institutional Strategy and Communications will define and evolve how Chainlink is positioned across macro themes like real-world asset integration, cross-chain settlement, and financial infrastructure transformation. They will create and manage high-quality, institutional-facing communications, including strategic ecosystem decks, infrastructure explainers, and macro/thematic primers. Additionally, they will develop research-style reports, messaging frameworks, Q&A documents, and executive briefing packs, tailored for institutional audiences, and build focused messaging and content specifically for digital asset and crypto research analysts at institutional firms. This role involves building and sustaining strong working relationships with financial and market analysts to ensure consistent, accurate, and insightful coverage of Chainlink’s infrastructure and ecosystem developments, supporting Chainlink leadership in major communications initiatives, briefings, and market education efforts, and collaborating with product, business development, legal, and marketing teams to ensure all external messaging is technically accurate, legally scoped, and institutionally resonant.

Skills

Capital Markets Research
Strategic Communication
Financial Infrastructure
Tokenization
Cross-Chain Interoperability
Market Education
Research Content Development
Relationship Building

Chainlink Labs

Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$32MTotal Funding
ICOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Competition from other oracle providers like Band Protocol could erode market share.
Expansion into new regions may expose Chainlink to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.
Reliance on major financial institutions means disruptions could significantly impact business.

Differentiation

Chainlink Labs connects real-world data with blockchain, solving the Blockchain Oracle Problem.
Their decentralized oracle network ensures accurate, tamper-proof data for smart contracts.
Chainlink Labs serves diverse clients, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ Bank.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol boosts partnerships and integrations.
Expansion into MENA region captures demand for blockchain in emerging markets.
Partnership with DTCC integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance, opening new revenue streams.

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