Web3 Researcher, Group Strategy

Hashkey Digital Asset Group Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HashKey Group is seeking a Web3 Researcher to support senior management with industry and blockchain research, regulatory tracking, and strategic studies. The role requires reading on-chain data and traditional financial logic, with end-to-end ownership of research projects.

You will cover stablecoins, RWA tokenisation, DeFi, custody, and settlement, while tracking regulatory developments across HK, SG, the US and the EU. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in finance, economics, CS, math, stats or related discipline.
• Proven ability to own research projects end to end with data-backed conclusions.
• Strong command of English and Chinese for primary sources and writing.

Responsibilities

• Industry & Blockchain Research — track roadmaps, token economics, ecosystem dynamics, and provide data-backed views.
• Sector Coverage — cover stablecoins, on-chain payments, RWA, asset tokenisation, DeFi, custody and settlement.
• Strategic Studies — feasibility studies on new business directions and market entry routes.
• Peer & Target Research — monitor business models of global digital asset firms and licensed institutions.
• Policy & Regulatory Tracking — monitor regulatory developments across HK, SG, US, EU and assess impact.
• Thought Leadership — contribute to industry reports, whitepapers and published research.

Skills

Bilingual English & Chinese

End-to-end research ownership

Data-driven analysis

On-chain data literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Dune

Nansen

Token Terminal

Artemis

Job description

HashKey Group is a leading licensed digital asset financial group in Asia, with businesses spanning licensed digital asset trading, asset management, on-chain financial infrastructure, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation. We are building Asia's hub for institutional digital asset trading, clearing and settlement, and custody.

About the Role

Group Strategy works directly in support of senior management decision-making. We are looking for a Web3 Researcher to cover industry and blockchain research, strategic studies, and regulatory tracking — providing the analytical foundation for our business roadmap, new business cases, and external market views.

This role will suit someone who can read both on-chain data and traditional financial business logic.

Key Responsibilities

Industry & Blockchain Research — Track the technical roadmaps, token economics, ecosystem development and competitive dynamics of major blockchains and Layer 2 networks; produce research with clear views backed by data.

Sector Coverage — Cover stablecoins and on-chain payments, RWA and asset tokenisation, digital asset custody, clearing and settlement, DeFi, and institutional digital asset services.

Strategic Studies — Conduct feasibility studies on new business directions, market entry routes and competitive positioning to inform management decisions.

Peer & Target Research — Monitor the business models and performance of global digital asset firms and licensed financial institutions; support early-stage research for partnerships and investments.

Policy & Regulatory Tracking — Track digital asset regulatory developments across Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, the US and the EU, and assess their practical impact on our business.

Thought Leadership — Contribute to industry reports, whitepapers and published research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in finance, economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related discipline.

A systematic understanding of the Web3 industry — able to articulate the real differences in technical approach, token economics and ecosystem competition across major blockchains, rather than repeating narratives.

Proven experience owning research projects end to end, with conclusions supported by data and written up clearly.

Full professional proficiency in both English and Chinese; able to work directly with primary English sources — protocol documentation, regulatory papers and financial filings — and to write in English.

Preferred Qualifications

A traditional finance research background: sell-side research, investment banking, asset management, ratings agencies, management consulting, or research and strategy roles at an exchange, clearing house or custodian bank.

A hybrid profile combining traditional finance and Web3 — the background we value most.

Published research: analyst reports, in-depth industry articles, or on-chain data analysis.

Hands-on on-chain data capability, with tools such as Dune, Nansen, Token Terminal and Artemis.

Your own analytical framework for token economics and blockchain valuation.

What We Look For

Self-directed — you define the question, not only answer the one you are handed.

Willing to take a view, and equally willing to change it when the data says otherwise.

Genuine, long-term curiosity about this industry.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a Researcher? What is your highest level of education? Do you have experience using Web3.JS?

HashKey Group is a digital asset management and financial technology leader. We advise and act throughout the investment cycle. HashKey participates in high-potential investment opportunities and delivers solutions across the digital asset ecosystem.

Strategic partner Wanxiang Blockchain provides unparalleled access to blockchain research, developers, and technologies. HashKey and Wanxiang Blockchain are member companies of global industrial and financial services conglomerate Wanxiang Group.

HashKey has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, and extensive partnerships with fintech ventures, leading academic institutions, and industry associations.

HashKey Group is a digital asset management and financial technology leader. We advise and act throughout the investment cycle. HashKey participates in high-potential investment opportunities and delivers solutions across the digital asset ecosystem.

Strategic partner Wanxiang Blockchain provides unparalleled access to blockchain research, developers, and technologies. HashKey and Wanxiang Blockchain are member companies of global industrial and financial services conglomerate Wanxiang Group.

HashKey has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, and extensive partnerships with fintech ventures, leading academic institutions, and industry associations.

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