About the job

Top digital assets trading firm is looking to hire a distinguished Research Analyst to be based in their New York HQ.

The Research Analyst will work closely with the firms Chief Portfolio Manager and a small team of research and investment professionals to analyze digital assets and their underlying blockchains to identify investment opportunities. The role requires the ability to generate trade recommendations based on fundamental analysis and relative valuation metrics as well as an ability to effectively communicate findings both verbally and through detailed reports.

This role is ideal for someone with some technical know-how (i.e. getting third party data through APIs) and strong written communication skills who is passionate about the digital asset ecosystem.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze various cryptocurrencies for a variety of fundamental and technical factors
• Maintain summaries on a number of cryptocurrencies and write detailed assessments of a select subset of these cryptocurrencies
• Monitor industry-wide trends, community discussions, events, technical milestones, and social media
• Develop actionable investment ideas and prepare investment memos
• Monitor project, currency and industry news and developments
• Build relationships with counterparties and industry stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (Econ, Maths, Comp Sci etc)
• Knowledge of crypto markets and an understanding of cryptocurrencies; knowledge of DeFi strongly preferred
• 3-6 years of prior experience in investment research, private equity or restructuring advisory services
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write detailed views on industry themes as well as individual cryptocurrencies
• Self-motivated with the flexibility to work independently and with the team

Compensation is unprecedented and contingent on experience. This is a full-time hybrid position, based in New York.