Fintech H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the most active states for fintech H-1B visa sponsorship, with major employers including Fidelity Investments, State Street, Liberty Mutual, and a dense cluster of fintech startups concentrated in Boston's Financial District and the Route 128 corridor. Roles in software engineering, data science, quantitative analysis, and financial technology infrastructure regularly appear with H-1B sponsorship.
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The Role
The DeFi Product Manager is responsible for designing, evaluating, and scaling institutional-grade DeFi investment products, with a primary focus on protocol assessment, vault construction, and ongoing portfolio curation. This role sits at the intersection of traditional capital markets, investment risk management, and on-chain financial infrastructure, translating DeFi primitives into investable, compliant, and risk-managed products for investors.
The role requires deep technical fluency in blockchain and smart-contract systems, strong investment judgment grounded in traditional finance, and extensive operating relationships across the DeFi ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine the judgment of a seasoned investment professional with the technical fluency of a DeFi native. They will be capable of structuring differentiated on-chain products, identifying and mitigating risk before it materializes, and serving as a credible bridge between traditional investment managers and the DeFi ecosystem.
DeFi Protocol Evaluation & Due Diligence
- Lead comprehensive due diligence of DeFi protocols, including:
- Smart-contract architecture and upgradeability models
- Economic and incentive design (tokenomics, liquidity dynamics, fee structures)
- Governance frameworks and decentralization maturity
- Oracle dependencies, cross-chain risk, and composability exposure
- Assess protocol risk across market, liquidity, counterparty, technical, and governance dimensions.
- Maintain a living protocol risk taxonomy and scoring framework aligned with institutional risk standards.
Vault Design, Construction & Curation
- Design and launch on-chain vaults and structured DeFi strategies (e.g., yield, carry, delta-neutral, liquidity provision, structured credit).
- Curate vault parameters including asset eligibility, allocation limits, rebalancing logic, and risk constraints.
- Oversee ongoing vault monitoring, performance attribution, and risk reporting.
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate investment logic into smart-contract-enforced rules.
Investment & Risk Management Integration
- Apply traditional portfolio construction, risk budgeting, and capital markets frameworks to on-chain strategies.
- Define stress testing, scenario analysis, and drawdown management approaches for DeFi portfolios.
- Partner with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure products meet institutional governance and fiduciary expectations.
- Support investment committee materials, protocol memos, and board-level product reviews.
Ecosystem Engagement & Product Sourcing
- Maintain deep, active relationships across the DeFi ecosystem, including protocol founders, core developers, DAO contributors, auditors, and infrastructure providers.
- Source early-stage protocol opportunities and influence roadmap discussions relevant to institutional use cases.
- Represent the firm in DeFi governance forums, working groups, and industry initiatives.
- Monitor emerging DeFi primitives, L2s, app-chains, restaking, and cross-chain infrastructure relevant to vault strategies.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Investment & Capital Markets Experience
- 7–12+ years of experience across asset management, trading, structured products, derivatives, or capital markets.
- Demonstrated experience with portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making.
- Strong understanding of fixed income, derivatives, financing markets, and liquidity dynamics.
DeFi & Blockchain Expertise
- Deep understanding of blockchain architecture (Ethereum, L2s, Solana, and emerging ecosystems).
- Strong working knowledge of smart contracts, DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, derivatives, staking, restaking), and on-chain governance.
- Experience evaluating smart-contract risk and interpreting audit reports (no coding requirement, but technical fluency required).
- Familiarity with MEV, oracle design, cross-chain bridges, and protocol upgrade patterns.
Product & Ecosystem Leadership
- Proven ability to design investment products from concept through launch and ongoing management.
- Extensive network across the DeFi ecosystem with a track record of trusted relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex on-chain mechanics into investment-grade narratives.
- Prior experience building and/or managing on-chain vaults, structured DeFi products, or protocol-level strategies.
- Experience working in or alongside DAOs, protocol foundations, or DeFi infrastructure firms.
- Exposure to regulated investment products, institutional custody, or fund operations.
- CFA, advanced finance degree, or technical background in computer science or engineering.
The Team
Fidelity Digital Asset Management (FDAM) is Fidelity Investments’ digital asset investment platform, offering products and services designed to meet the needs of retail, intermediary, and institutional clients. As part of the Asset Management division, FDAM brings Fidelity’s research-led investment culture to digital assets—evaluating opportunities across the ecosystem and building client-focused investment solutions.
FDAM is a well-resourced team with support from Asset Management and the broader Fidelity enterprise, driving the development of critical digital asset infrastructure for the firm. We foster an entrepreneurial culture that leverages the latest technologies to create new products and capabilities, integrating traditional and on-chain markets to deliver innovative solutions for investors.
The base salary range for this position is $130,000-264,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
Certifications:
Category:
Product Management
Job Description:
The Role
The DeFi Product Manager is responsible for designing, evaluating, and scaling institutional-grade DeFi investment products, with a primary focus on protocol assessment, vault construction, and ongoing portfolio curation. This role sits at the intersection of traditional capital markets, investment risk management, and on-chain financial infrastructure, translating DeFi primitives into investable, compliant, and risk-managed products for investors.
The role requires deep technical fluency in blockchain and smart-contract systems, strong investment judgment grounded in traditional finance, and extensive operating relationships across the DeFi ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine the judgment of a seasoned investment professional with the technical fluency of a DeFi native. They will be capable of structuring differentiated on-chain products, identifying and mitigating risk before it materializes, and serving as a credible bridge between traditional investment managers and the DeFi ecosystem.
DeFi Protocol Evaluation & Due Diligence
- Lead comprehensive due diligence of DeFi protocols, including:
- Smart-contract architecture and upgradeability models
- Economic and incentive design (tokenomics, liquidity dynamics, fee structures)
- Governance frameworks and decentralization maturity
- Oracle dependencies, cross-chain risk, and composability exposure
- Assess protocol risk across market, liquidity, counterparty, technical, and governance dimensions.
- Maintain a living protocol risk taxonomy and scoring framework aligned with institutional risk standards.
Vault Design, Construction & Curation
- Design and launch on-chain vaults and structured DeFi strategies (e.g., yield, carry, delta-neutral, liquidity provision, structured credit).
- Curate vault parameters including asset eligibility, allocation limits, rebalancing logic, and risk constraints.
- Oversee ongoing vault monitoring, performance attribution, and risk reporting.
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate investment logic into smart-contract-enforced rules.
Investment & Risk Management Integration
- Apply traditional portfolio construction, risk budgeting, and capital markets frameworks to on-chain strategies.
- Define stress testing, scenario analysis, and drawdown management approaches for DeFi portfolios.
- Partner with legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure products meet institutional governance and fiduciary expectations.
- Support investment committee materials, protocol memos, and board-level product reviews.
Ecosystem Engagement & Product Sourcing
- Maintain deep, active relationships across the DeFi ecosystem, including protocol founders, core developers, DAO contributors, auditors, and infrastructure providers.
- Source early-stage protocol opportunities and influence roadmap discussions relevant to institutional use cases.
- Represent the firm in DeFi governance forums, working groups, and industry initiatives.
- Monitor emerging DeFi primitives, L2s, app-chains, restaking, and cross-chain infrastructure relevant to vault strategies.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Investment & Capital Markets Experience
- 7–12+ years of experience across asset management, trading, structured products, derivatives, or capital markets.
- Demonstrated experience with portfolio construction, risk management, and investment decision-making.
- Strong understanding of fixed income, derivatives, financing markets, and liquidity dynamics.
DeFi & Blockchain Expertise
- Deep understanding of blockchain architecture (Ethereum, L2s, Solana, and emerging ecosystems).
- Strong working knowledge of smart contracts, DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, derivatives, staking, restaking), and on-chain governance.
- Experience evaluating smart-contract risk and interpreting audit reports (no coding requirement, but technical fluency required).
- Familiarity with MEV, oracle design, cross-chain bridges, and protocol upgrade patterns.
Product & Ecosystem Leadership
- Proven ability to design investment products from concept through launch and ongoing management.
- Extensive network across the DeFi ecosystem with a track record of trusted relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex on-chain mechanics into investment-grade narratives.
- Prior experience building and/or managing on-chain vaults, structured DeFi products, or protocol-level strategies.
- Experience working in or alongside DAOs, protocol foundations, or DeFi infrastructure firms.
- Exposure to regulated investment products, institutional custody, or fund operations.
- CFA, advanced finance degree, or technical background in computer science or engineering.
The Team
Fidelity Digital Asset Management (FDAM) is Fidelity Investments’ digital asset investment platform, offering products and services designed to meet the needs of retail, intermediary, and institutional clients. As part of the Asset Management division, FDAM brings Fidelity’s research-led investment culture to digital assets—evaluating opportunities across the ecosystem and building client-focused investment solutions.
FDAM is a well-resourced team with support from Asset Management and the broader Fidelity enterprise, driving the development of critical digital asset infrastructure for the firm. We foster an entrepreneurial culture that leverages the latest technologies to create new products and capabilities, integrating traditional and on-chain markets to deliver innovative solutions for investors.
The base salary range for this position is $130,000-264,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
Certifications:
Category:
Product Management
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Search Fintech Jobs in MassachusettsFintech H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which fintech companies in Massachusetts sponsor H-1B visas?
Several large financial and fintech employers in Massachusetts have established H-1B visa sponsorship track records, including Fidelity Investments, State Street, Liberty Mutual, and Putnam Investments. Boston also hosts a growing fintech startup ecosystem with companies in payments, wealth management, and insurtech that file H-1B petitions. Sponsorship availability varies by role, headcount, and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most fintech H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Boston concentrates the majority of Massachusetts fintech H-1B jobs, particularly in the Financial District, Back Bay, and Seaport neighborhoods where major financial institutions and fintech firms are headquartered. Waltham and Burlington along the Route 128 technology corridor also host fintech employers. Cambridge, home to MIT spinouts and fintech-adjacent technology companies, is another active hiring area for sponsored roles.
What types of fintech roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Massachusetts?
H-1B sponsorship in Massachusetts fintech is most common for roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical or financial field. Software engineers, data scientists, quantitative analysts, machine learning engineers, financial systems architects, and cybersecurity specialists are among the role types that regularly appear with H-1B sponsorship. Generalist business roles with no specific degree requirement are less likely to qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules.
How do I find fintech H-1B sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking H-1B sponsored roles and lets you filter by visa type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to browse fintech H-1B jobs in Massachusetts in one place. Beyond searching the board, targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in Massachusetts fintech, and networking within Boston's financial technology community, can increase your chances of finding receptive hiring teams.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for fintech H-1B sponsorship?
Massachusetts has a dense concentration of regulated financial institutions, which means many fintech H-1B roles intersect with FINRA, SEC, or state Division of Banks oversight requirements. Some employers require professional licenses or background clearances that can affect onboarding timelines independent of H-1B processing. Massachusetts also has a noncompete enforcement environment that can affect job transitions, which is worth understanding if you are considering changing fintech employers while on H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B fintech jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.