Blockchain Jobs in San Francisco, California, United States

At Validation Cloud, we are on a mission to enable elite infrastructure performance for billions of transactions at the intersection of Web3 and commerce.

As a Blockchain Research Analyst at Validation, you will be responsible for conducting deep structured research on cutting edge businesses, projects, and protocols in the Web3 ecosystem. Further, you will play a fundamental role in informing Validation’s business development and investment strategies through your analysis and recommendations to the executive management team. Depending on aptitude and performance, you may also play a critical role in Validation’s potential asset management division, which is part of the company’s expansion ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic business, investment, and technology opportunities through engaging with protocol teams, as well as conducting independent research and analysis to assess credibility and future potential
• Gain a deep understanding of various relevant aspects of the crypto industry including technology, legal, regulatory, economic, and protocol background details
• Prepare written research reports & analysis at the direction of the executive management team
• Assist in developing proprietary review processes, as well as qualitative & quantitative analyses to recognize potential strategic and financial opportunities for the company
• Proactively stay informed about market trends, opportunities, risks and new projects
• Interact with project teams and industry subject matter experts to collect information and intelligence
• Maintain protocol information and awareness of current and upcoming events, including: tracking upgrades, governance proposals, and various communication channels
  
  

• Passionate and irresistibly curious about digital assets
• Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; entrepreneurial experience is a plus
• A unique determination and drive that results in superior effort and insight
• Highly organized, analytical, and accountable; with extreme attention to detail
• Able to move fluidly between collaborative and independent work >
• Demonstrates high EQ; personable and comfortable engaging a wide variety of stakeholders
• Published articles, blogs, content on relevant subject matter, or a demonstrable desire to do so
  
  

• 3+ years of work experience in a role relating to (but not limited to) Research, Corporate Finance, Investments, Venture Capital or M&A
• Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of existing blockchain projects
• Ability to synthesize and articulate complex topics and provide concise summaries to senior executives
• Exceptional financial modeling and written communication skills
• Demonstrable academic excellence (in any discipline, though Math, Computer Science, Economics, or Game Theory would be highly preferred), and high energy, interest, and desire to learn
  
  

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Fully remote working
• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development