Senior Event-Driven Researcher

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Event-Driven Researcher to interpret complex, fast-moving situations in crypto markets.

This role focuses on crypto-native event catalysts—including regulatory developments, protocol governance, token unlocks, and special situations—and translating them into actionable insights and tradeable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep, context-rich views of event-driven situations to provide an informational edge over the market.
• Own assigned situations end-to-end, maintaining a running view as facts and narratives evolve.
• Monitor and interpret new information as it emerges, using judgment to distinguish signal from noise.
• Clearly communicate what matters, what does not, and how new information changes the decision set/probability tree.
• Identify actionable, asymmetric opportunities early, based on a well-developed understanding of the situation rather than reactive interpretation.
• Contribute to the development of research capabilities by collaborating with engineering to shape tools and workflows that support an event-driven trading style.
• Work alongside on-chain and real-time intelligence teams, leveraging unique data sources and proprietary tooling.
• Participate in an environment where research informs decision-making and ideas are rigorously challenged and debated.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in information and flows-driven research or trading in a tier1 buy-side or proprietary trading environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in event-driven settings where outcomes depend on interpreting incomplete information, incentives, and evolving situations rather than static fundamentals.
• Ability to engage comfortably with a wide range of event-driven situations, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and the capacity to build conviction across diverse topics.
• Deep crypto experience is not required, but genuine intellectual curiosity about the space and a credible ability to ramp up quickly are expected.
• Backgrounds that translate well include research or trading roles in macro, EM, FX, commodities, event-driven or special situations, or other environments where information flow, positioning, and timing are central.
• Backgrounds that tend to be weaker fit include highly systematic or delta-neutral strategies, and roles focused primarily on long-only fundamental analysis rather than events and decision-making under uncertainty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to go deep into details when required while maintaining a holistic view of the situation and its implications.
• Ability to hold and adapt coherent views as situations evolve.
• Comfort with rigorous debate, constructive challenge, and effective collaboration across research, trading, and engineering teams.
• Strong intrinsic motivation to become an exceptional, top-tier researcher.

Interview Process

• CV Screening – Review of background and experience relative to the role.
• Initial Interview – Discussion focused on the ability to ask the right questions, exercise judgment with incomplete information, and frame event-driven situations.
• Technical / Case Interview – Evaluation of problem solving and writing skills.
• Co-Founder/CIO Interview – Concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how the candidate resonates with the organization’s values.

Values Assessed During the Process

• Drive
• Ownership
• Judgment
• Openness
• Competence
• Resilience

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.