Pre-sales Engineer (DeFi)

IntellectEU is an international technology company focused on digital finance and emerging technologies. At IntellectEU we are on a mission to become the top-of-mind fintech company. We are committed to our people and believe in building a better future with the latest technologies. Providing young talent and industry veterans with a growing ground to play launch ideas & work closely with our clients. With our hands-on experience in both technical & capital markets no challenges left untackled. Since 2006 we have been focused on financial messaging and integration being a SWIFT service partner.

We are seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer with deep expertise in Capital Markets and Emerging Technologies particularly DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and Blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate will act as a technical and business bridge between clients sales teams and product engineering articulating the value of advanced distributed ledger platforms such as Canton to institutional and fintech customers.

You will help shape client solutions design proof-of-concepts and influence the adoption of innovative financial technologies transforming global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Business Development Managers and Client Partners to identify client needs and propose tailored Distributed Ledger Technology-based solutions in the Capital Markets and Decentralized Finance space.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends in tokenization DeFi protocols smart contract standards and digital asset infrastructure.
• Provide expert input during RFP/RFI processes and contribute to proposal development.
• Lead technical pre-sales presentations demos and workshops on subjects related with Digital Assets in particular (Canton/Daml).
• Support the translation of the Clients business requirements into functional and technical specifications for implementation teams.
• Act as a knowledgeable bridge between Delivery and Clients to the design of Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and pilot projects demonstrating the value of distributed ledger solutions in the capital markets sphere.
• Provide expert input during RFP/RFI processes and contribute to proposal development.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to provide feedback on client insights for roadmap evolution in the Services offering.

Requirements:

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics Physics Computer Science Engineering Finance or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in pre-sales solutions engineering or technical consulting within financial technology or capital markets.
• Solid understanding of capital markets workflows including trading clearing settlement and custody.
• Strong exposure to distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) and smart contracts especially EVM-based and Canton/Daml.
• Experience with DeFi protocols digital assets tokenization platforms or digital custody solutions.
• Previous experience in AMM and Liquidity Pools.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both business and technical audiences.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of smart contract languages such as Solidity Rust or Daml.
• Experience with solution architecture API integration and enterprise system design and familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS Azure or GCP).
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance in digital assets (MiCA Genius Act Stablecoins Act SEC FCA Vara).
• Experience in client-facing technical roles at high-growth fintechs blockchain startups or significant financial institutions.

Soft Skills

• A client-centric approach and the ability to build trusted advisory relationships.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proactivity critical thinking and solutionizing skills. Autonomy and ownership.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and performance.
• High degree of adaptability to new technologies and complex environments.

We guarantee:

• Excellent compensation and benefits package including medical insurance and sports activities.

• International experience in a stable company: the company has offices in Antwerp Lisbon Krakow Kyiv New York and operates on the market for over 15 years.
• Passionate team in an innovative casual positive and open work environment ready to meet your new ideas.
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the chance to change the way the business works in the financial world.
  
• Work where youre most productive: remote in-office or hybrid options available.
  

Join us to make an impact on the entire financial world!

Required Experience:

Senior IC