Blockchain Researcher and Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Learning opportunities

Cutting-edge blockchain research

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a curious and analytical Blockchain Researcher and Analyst to join the Nelspruit team. The role involves in-depth research into emerging blockchain technologies, market trends, and potential applications.

You will analyze performance and impact of various blockchain protocols and provide strategic insights to guide investment and development decisions. A passion for crypto and data analysis will help you excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in research, analysis, or similar role in tech or finance.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research on new blockchain protocols, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized technologies.
• Analyze market trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive intelligence in the blockchain industry.
• Evaluate technical and economic viability of blockchain projects and investment opportunities.
• Prepare detailed research reports, whitepapers, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and risks with blockchain adoption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a curious and analytical Blockchain Researcher and Analyst to join their forward-thinking team in Nelspruit . This role involves in-depth research into emerging blockchain technologies, market trends, and potential applications. You will be responsible for analyzing the performance and impact of various blockchain protocols and providing strategic insights to guide investment and development decisions. If you have a passion for understanding the nuances of the crypto space and a knack for data analysis, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research on new blockchain protocols, cryptocurrencies , and decentralized technologies.
• Analyze market trends, regulatory landscapes, and competitive intelligence within the blockchain industry.
• Evaluate the technical and economic viability of blockchain projects and investment opportunities.
• Prepare detailed research reports, whitepapers, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and potential risks associated with blockchain adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in research, analysis, or a similar role within the technology or finance sector.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology , cryptocurrencies, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and financial data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research in the blockchain space.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.