Fidelity Expands into DeFi with Executive Hire for Institutional Product Development

Fidelity has posted a job listing for a Vice President-level DeFi Product Manager, signaling its strategic move into institutional-grade decentralized finance offerings.

The role focuses on evaluating DeFi protocols, designing treasury strategies, and building investment portfolios that convert core DeFi components into compliant, risk-managed financial products for institutional clients.

Key Requirements: Finance Expertise Meets Blockchain Knowledge

  • 7 to 12 years of experience in asset management, trading, or structured finance
  • Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, smart contracts, and governance mechanisms
  • Ability to assess and productize DeFi protocols for institutional adoption

This development highlights how major financial institutions are embracing DeFi and reshaping it for regulated, institutional markets.