Banking / Financial

Research Analyst (20-40k)

Blockchain / Cryptocurrency

As a research analyst, you will produce unique insights about the digital assets industry that institutions and corporate executives around the world need. We are looking for motivated people, comfortable within a flexible early start-up environment, capable of taking initiative and driving new ideas forward.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain deep technical understanding of crypto and blockchain technologies especially around emerging ecosystem trends, products, and protocols

  • Generate unique and insightful research content for internal and external distribution

  • Develop research briefs on prospective investment opportunities

  • Assess risks and merits of digital assets, with a particular focus on token design, network design, security, and utilization.

  • Write and manage publications of reports and articles for both internal consumption and external publication

  • Perform data analysis, visualization, econometric studies etc.

  • Potentially liaison with external research partners including media, consulting firms and academia to grow the firm’s presence as an industry reputable platform

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance and data analytics preferred. PhDs are highly welcomed

  • 3+ years of experience in research, content management in financial services. Experience in crypto & digital asset research is a plus

  • Expert knowledge of the current digital asset ecosystem participants, blockchains, and underlying technological frameworks

  • Familiar with data analytics and financial modelling

  • Experience in a start-up environment is a plus

  • Can work independently and under vague directions

  • Enjoy working with a diverse group of people with different expertise

  • English and Mandarin fluency required

  • This position is full-time and will be based in Hong Kong or remote. Pay will be competitive and based on talent and experience.

Benefits

  • Company equity

  • Health, Medical Insurance

We offer attractive remuneration to right candidates. Interested parties please send CV in MS Word format with salary expectation to june.wong@settleup.hk / Whatsapp:67025624