Blockchain Data Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible remote work arrangements

Health and wellness benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Blockchain Data Analyst to join our team for a remote role supporting operations across South Africa. You will extract, clean, and interpret data from blockchain networks to uncover patterns and insights that drive product and risk decisions.

Your work will involve building dashboards, collaborating with product and engineering, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders across Cape Town and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven experience analyzing blockchain data.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and R.
• Familiarity with blockchain explorers and data platforms.
• Strong analytical and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process data from multiple blockchain sources and APIs.
• Analyze blockchain transaction data to identify trends, anomalies, and KPIs.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize data for stakeholders.
• Utilize analytics tools to derive insights into market dynamics and user activity.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Blockchain data

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Tableau

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Blockchain Data Analyst to join their team, supporting operations remotely. This role involves extracting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data from various blockchain networks to derive actionable insights. You will play a key role in understanding transaction patterns, user behavior, and market trends within the cryptocurrency space. Your findings will inform strategic decisions, product development, and risk management for our operations in Northern Cape and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process data from multiple blockchain sources and APIs.


• Analyze blockchain transaction data to identify trends, anomalies, and key performance indicators.


• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize complex data for stakeholders.


• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to derive insights into market dynamics and user activity.


• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with specific experience analyzing blockchain data.


• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, and R.


• Familiarity with blockchain explorers and data analysis platforms.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and visualization skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Opportunity to work with vast datasets in the exciting blockchain industry.


• Flexible remote work arrangements.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Continuous learning opportunities and access to advanced analytics tools.