Research Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a hands-on Research Analyst to develop and deliver high-quality institutional research at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. This role involves owning the research process—from identifying relevant topics and analyzing data to producing accurate, insightful, publication-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end research process, including topic identification, research angle development, data analysis, report writing, and final quality control
• Produce clear, insightful, institutional-grade research reports covering traditional finance, digital assets, market trends, and emerging opportunities
• Critically evaluate data by challenging assumptions, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring accuracy and credibility of research findings (including AI-generated content)
• Identify relevant industry trends, research opportunities, and insights that resonate with institutional audiences
• Collaborate with editorial, product, design, and commercial teams to develop research products such as reports, indices, and premium research offerings
• Engage with industry experts and data providers as needed to gather insights, validate findings, and improve research quality

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in traditional finance research, financial journalism, or market intelligence, ideally with exposure to digital assets
• Experience working at an established financial research firm, financial institution, market intelligence provider, or leading financial media outlet
• Ability to independently manage research projects from initial analysis through delivery of a publication-ready report
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail, including the ability to identify errors, challenge conclusions, and develop original insights
• Ability to produce well-structured, accurate, and engaging research reports in fluent English
• Comfort working with financial data, research platforms, and AI tools while independently validating and improving outputs
• Understanding of institutional financial markets and the ability to identify research topics relevant to professional audiences
• Product mindset, with an understanding of how high-quality research can create value and support commercial opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing research content for institutional audiences
• Demonstrated ability to develop original insights from complex datasets

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% remote work with no location restrictions
• Flexible working hours with no time tracking and no mandatory meetings outside your timezone
• Paid time off
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and executive leadership on research strategy and institutional initiatives
• Access to leading data platforms and research tools, including Glassnode, CryptoQuant, Messari, DelphiDigital, LunarCrush, Nansen, Santiment, Dune, and others
• Opportunities to build a personal brand through speaking engagements, podcasts, conferences, and media appearances
• Access to major crypto and fintech events around the world
• Internal learning programs, masterclasses, and knowledge sharing
• Clear goals, measurable outcomes, and a data-driven culture where work has visible business impact
• Inclusive workplace where people can thrive regardless of background, nationality, gender, identity, abilities, or beliefs

Location

• 100% remote work with no location restrictions

Recruitment Process

• Portfolio review
• HR interview
• Take-home assignment
• Interview with the Managing Editor and Chief Global Strategy Officer
• Offer