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Role Description

We are seeking a highly analytical, research-driven, and innovative Crypto Research Analyst to conduct in-depth research and analysis of cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), digital assets, and emerging Web3 ecosystems. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating blockchain projects, monitoring market trends, analyzing token economics, assessing investment opportunities, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. This role collaborates with investment, trading, product, technology, risk, and executive teams to identify opportunities and risks within the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive research on cryptocurrencies, blockchain protocols, decentralized applications (dApps), Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and Web3 ecosystems; analyzing tokenomics, governance models, consensus mechanisms, staking protocols, validator economics, and ecosystem sustainability; monitoring cryptocurrency markets, on-chain metrics, macroeconomic developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks; performing fundamental, quantitative, and comparative analysis of blockchain projects using financial, technical, and on-chain data; evaluating decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, liquid staking, restaking, NFTs, Real World Assets (RWAs), and other digital asset sectors; developing financial models, valuation frameworks, investment theses, and risk assessments for digital assets and blockchain projects; preparing detailed research reports, market commentaries, investment presentations, dashboards, and executive briefings; collaborating with portfolio managers, traders, quantitative analysts, data scientists, and product teams to support investment strategies and product development; utilizing blockchain analytics platforms to monitor wallet activity, transaction flows, protocol usage, and network performance; conducting competitor analysis and benchmarking emerging blockchain technologies; supporting due diligence for digital asset investments, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem evaluations; ensuring research complies with applicable regulatory requirements and internal governance standards; staying informed about technological advancements, protocol upgrades, token launches, and market developments; and contributing to thought leadership through white papers, research publications, and industry presentations.

The Crypto Research Analyst is expected to combine strong financial analysis, blockchain expertise, and data-driven research skills to generate valuable insights that support investment and strategic decision-making. Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to the fast-changing cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration, Blockchain Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, smart contracts, tokenomics, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Knowledge of major blockchain networks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Sui, Aptos, and other emerging protocols.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics platforms such as Glassnode, Dune Analytics, Nansen, Arkham, DefiLlama, Token Terminal, Messari, Coin Metrics, IntoTheBlock, or similar research tools.
• Understanding of financial analysis, valuation methodologies, investment research, quantitative analysis, and portfolio management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, or data analysis tools for financial modeling and research is advantageous.
• Knowledge of on-chain analytics, wallet behavior analysis, protocol metrics, governance proposals, staking, liquidity analysis, and market microstructure.
• Familiarity with APIs, data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and blockchain explorers including Etherscan, Solscan, and BscScan is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical and financial information.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality research reports and investment insights.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to objective analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in investment, trading, product, engineering, and executive functions.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP), Certified Cryptocurrency Expert (CCE), or equivalent are considered advantageous but are not mandatory.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with blockchain innovation, digital asset regulation, artificial intelligence, decentralized technologies, tokenization, and emerging trends across the global cryptocurrency ecosystem.