Senior Research Analyst, Token Listings

OKX · South Bay

Company

OKX

Location

South Bay

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Who We Are
 
OKX is revolutionizing world systems through our cutting-edge digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems.We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology and to date, we have 50+ million users, 3000+ employees and 180+ countries believing in the same vision as us. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. As strong supporters of the Arts and Sports, we are proud partners of @McLarenF1 @ManCity @Tribeca.
 
About the Team
 
The Token Research Team sits within the Legal and Compliance Division and is responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research on various technical, legal, and compliance-related issues. Okcoin is based in San Jose, California, and has customers worldwide with offices in the United States (San Jose, San Francisco and New York City), Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Token Research Team provides research support for Okcoin team members across the globe.
 
About the Opportunity
 
Sitting within the Legal and Compliance Division, your primary responsibility will be drafting objective and thorough due diligence reports on tokens across numerous ecosystems that are being considered for listing on the company's exchanges around the globe. You will be required to perform "Politically Exposed Person" and sanctions screenings, investigate smart contracts, assess levels of decentralization, evaluate protocol tokenomics, use block explorers like Etherscan, survey wallet addresses, and much more. You also will provide nuanced technical insight to the Legal, Risk and Listing teams throughout the review process to help ensure our customers are protected from negligent and/or bad actors.
As one of the foundational members of this research team, this high-impact role gives you a great opportunity to shape the vision for the team & its future.
 
What You'll be Doing
  • You’ll be responsible for conducting deep research and analysis to prepare substantive due diligence reports that will assist the Legal and Compliance Division
  • Analyzing data drawn from network nodes or market sources, reviewing smart contracts, reporting on critical vulnerabilities, evaluating protocol tokenomics at a granular level, and much more
  • Building frameworks and processes to preemptively track changes in supported ecosystems and protocols, including new governance proposals, hardforks, node client upgrades, etc.
  • Independently responding to and managing research requests and making recommendations to senior management
  • Serving as an educational resource for the rest of the organization, including partnering with relevant teams to provide training and strengthen oversight capabilities across the organization
  • Provide advisory services to other parts of the business on analytical, quantitative, and qualitative problems
What We Look For In You
  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement
  • 4 years of work experience in a similar or technical role (e.g., developer / analyst / data scientist)
  • Crypto fluent with demonstrated experience and deep understanding of the blockchain industry, including cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, decentralized applications, governance models, and industry trends
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure, analyze, and synthesize complex problems and communicate them effectively
  • Proven track record in market research, data analysis, and report writing, ideally within the blockchain or related technology sector
  • A strong attention to detail, work ethic, and an ability to execute with speed, high standards, and a passion for sharing knowledge within your team and organization
  • Excitement for conducting on-chain research
  • Experience with building smart contracts, web scraping, data extraction through APIs, UI development, and using blockchain native data providers (The Graph, Dune Analytics, Etherscan etc.)
  • Languages - Python, Solidity, SQL, TypeScript, JavaScript
Nice to Haves
  • Understanding of global regulatory environments and comfortable reading legislation and regulatory guidance
  • Fluent in Mandarin
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!
Okcoin Statement
Okcoin is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
  • The salary range for this position is $107,000 to $160,000.
  • The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.
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11/04/2023

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