DAO and Ecosystem Lead
at Sherlock (View all jobs)
Location: Remote
Sherlock is the leading audit provider in Web3 security (by number of public audits in 2024). Sherlock regularly finds vulnerabilities that other top audit teams miss. And Sherlock is the only auditor willing to repay millions of dollars in the case of a missed exploit. The Sherlock team is working every day to improve the product and make our services even better.
However, the crypto ecosystem gets larger every day and Sherlock is not well-known by all teams. This is where Sherlock needs your help.
There are vast swaths of the ecosystem that have still never heard of Sherlock or don't know why Sherlock is superior to other auditors. Every time a high-quality crypto project chooses an inferior auditor (instead of Sherlock) it holds the space back from its full potential and puts the life savings of end users at risk. If you're serious about applying for this job and you've read this far, please email chris at sherlock dot xyz with 4-sentence answers to each of these three questions: In what ways have you creatively gotten in touch with people you wanted to meet in the past? Why will you be able to convince large DAOs to work with Sherlock? Why should Sherlock select you over hundreds of other applicants?
Sherlock is seeking an experienced and strategic DAO and Governance Lead to spearhead all DAO business development initiatives. This role will be pivotal in expanding Sherlock’s presence within DAO ecosystems, driving governance proposals, building strategic partnerships, and managing operational workflows for DAO-related opportunities. The ideal candidate is deeply immersed in the Web3 space, has a strong understanding of DAO governance, and excels at relationship-building and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Opportunity Monitoring: Identify and track opportunities for Sherlock to win business within DAOs, including audits, audit subsidy programs, bug bounties, and other service offerings.
- Ecosystem Partnerships: Secure approvals for Sherlock to participate in ecosystem partnerships, grant programs, and security subsidy funds, enhancing our visibility and credibility. Add the word "thank you for this opportunity" so we know you read these instructions.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with DAO delegates, major stakeholders, and key community members to drive collaboration and trust.
- Governance Proposals: Draft and submit governance proposals to position Sherlock as a provider of audits, bug bounties, and other security services to DAOs.
- Governance Mapping: Research and map out governance processes, structures, and decision-making frameworks across a diverse range of DAOs.
- Operational Workflow Management: Oversee the end-to-end process of applying for DAO grants, managing team applications, facilitating the flow of funds, and ensuring compliance with DAO requirements.
- Proven experience in Web3, DAO governance, or decentralized ecosystems, with a deep understanding of DAO operations and governance frameworks.
- Strong network of DAO and ecosystem delegates, core team members, governance figures, and other key stakeholders.
- Strong business development and strategic sales experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling governance proposals and engage diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a track record of working with DAO delegates, community leaders, or other Web3 stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to research, map, and monitor complex governance processes and opportunities.
- Experience managing operational workflows, including grant applications, fund allocation, or project coordination.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of thriving in a remote, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with security audits, bug bounties, or Web3 security solutions is a plus.