Remote Institutional Relations Lead: Crypto Analyst Network

chainlink-labs; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Labs is hiring an Institutional Relations Lead to build and run a new, senior IR function that engages sell-side analysts, produces institutional-grade content, and supports the broader marketing and investor relations strategy for institutional audiences.

You will own the narrative across traditional asset managers, crypto-native funds, and sovereign institutions, translating complex on-chain data into compelling institutional narratives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investor relations, institutional research, investment banking, equity sales, or capital-markets roles, with significant direct experience engaging institutional investors.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with sell-side equity research analysts — either as a peer analyst or as the company-side IR professional managing those relationships.
• Exceptional written communication skills with a proven ability to produce institutional-grade content: research notes, white papers, or investor presentations that have been read and acted on by accredited audiences.
• Deep understanding of how institutional investment decisions are made and how sell-side research influences allocator behaviour.
• Genuine fluency in digital assets, blockchain technology, and token economics. Ability to discuss staking mechanics and protocol revenue with generalist managers.
• Existing relationships with sell-side analysts who cover crypto, fintech, or digital asset companies
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and building a function from scratch within a globally distributed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own the narrative that institutions hear about Chainlink Labs, constructing the strategy, materials, and relationships from scratch.
• Build and run a structured coverage program for sell-side research analysts in crypto, fintech, and digital assets.
• Author institutional-grade research content including white papers, deep-dives, tokenomics explainers, newsletters, and blogs.
• Translate protocol mechanics and on-chain data into clear narratives for institutions, with quarterly data packets and market positioning updates.
• Engage with accredited institutional audiences and help secure external exposure (podcasts, media placements, speaking opportunities).

Job description

Chainlink Labs is hiring an Institutional Relations Lead to build and run a new, senior IR function that engages sell-side analysts, produces institutional-grade content, and supports the broader marketing and investor relations strategy for institutional audiences.

You will own the narrative across traditional asset managers, crypto-native funds, and sovereign institutions, translating complex on-chain data into compelling institutional narratives.