Research Data Analyst

Summary

Join Blockworks, a leading financial media brand, as a Research Data Analyst. You will build and maintain dashboards tracking the health and profitability of crypto protocols, collaborating with protocol teams and sourcing data from various sources. Your responsibilities include creating in-depth analytics, aggregating data, and developing industry-leading frameworks. You will need strong SQL skills, experience with on-chain data, and a deep understanding of the crypto industry. The role offers a remote-first work environment, comprehensive benefits including 100% medical coverage, flexible PTO, parental leave, and stipends for hardware and professional development.

Requirements

• Have a passion for crypto and a relentless curiosity to grow a knowledge base of how blockchains work, and have experience using onchain applications
• Have used SQL to work with onchain data in Dune, Flipside, or similar data analytics tools
• Understand how smart contracts work on EVM chains, and be aware that other frameworks like SVM, MoveVM, and CosmWasm exist
• Be proficient in navigating block explorers across all of these environments
• Be eager to work with new data in frameworks that are new to you to grow your understanding of the industry

Responsibilities

• Build Dashboards: Write queries against data sources to create and maintain protocol dashboards covering L1s, L2s, and popular applications. Curate metrics showcased based on knowledge of the protocol and aggregate new and existing data to form comprehensive sector-specific analytics
• Collaborate with Protocol Teams: Work alongside top protocols to provide data collection and analysis based on engagement needs
• Data Sourcing: Actively seek out the best data sources and be open to constant experimentation
• Pioneer Industry Leading Frameworks: Assist in developing new frameworks that set the bar for crypto investors and builders, focusing on areas like blockchain value accrual and financial models
• Continuously Learn and Share Knowledge: Proactively keep up-to-date with evolving themes and industry trends, and share learning with the broader Research and Advisory teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience in a data-heavy role or as a research analyst in crypto, TradFi, or consulting that required use of SQL, dbt, or Python
• Have familiarity working in a cloud data warehouse such as BigQuery
• Have experience being active within a DAO or regularly looking into various governance forums
• Be a vocal advocate in the industry and enjoy communicating with our audience and customers via Twitter, podcasts, and written mediums about your view on the state of the crypto industry and where it is moving
• Have incredibly strong communication skills that include a natural ability to write long-form research about complex narratives and ideas in a way that is clear, cohesive, accurate, and can be easily understood by a broad audience

Benefits

• Remote-First: We're a remote-first organization with an office in NYC for you to utilize as you please
• 100% Medical Coverage for You: Close to fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and a significant portion covered for your dependents
• Flexible PTO: We have a flexible paid time off policy that doesn't limit the number of vacation days you can take
• Parental Leave: At Blockworks, all team members are eligible for 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Hardware Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to use to purchase the tools and technology that help them be their most productive
• Learning & Growth Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to use to spend on their skill growth and professional development
• Career Growth: We prioritize skill growth and career development, and we have a clear, documented structure to take the guesswork work out of individual development and career progression
• Global & Diverse Team: We're a global team, and we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture