DeFi Research Analyst

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Due Diligence: Conduct in-depth technical reviews of new and existing blockchain protocols and technologies. Evaluate their technical soundness, competitiveness, scalability, security, and potential risks.
2. News Monitoring: Monitor significant news events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency, particularly those impacting Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions. Assess their potential effects on token prices and the overall market. Contribute to the daily and weekly newsletters.
3. Crypto Markets Monitoring: Keep an eye on market indicators and upcoming catalysts, and inform traders of potential anomalies. Conduct research and suggest potential trading ideas.
4. Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from the Ethereum blockchain using appropriate tools and techniques. Extract relevant metrics and patterns to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies.
5. Reporting and Presentation: Communicate complex research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and visualizations that effectively convey analytical results, implications, and recommendations.
6. Model Development: Develop quantitative models and algorithms to support investment decisions, risk management strategies, and trading strategies related to Ethereum. This includes but is not limited to volatility models, price forecasting models, and portfolio optimization models.
7. Client Engagement: Engage with clients by providing timely updates, answering inquiries, and participating in meetings and conference calls. Understand clients' investment objectives, risk tolerance, and preferences to tailor research and recommendations accordingly.
8. Internal Collaboration: Collaborate internally with other research, engineering and business development teams in various projects and sales initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Ethereum blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related technologies.
• Experience with working with large datasets, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data manipulation, analysis, and model implementation.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading, derivatives, and risk management concepts is desirable.
• Overlap with UK Timezone.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.