Research Manager

Summary

Join Kraken Digital Asset Exchange's Asset Listing team as a Research Manager – Digital Asset Markets! This fully remote role, based in the US, Europe, or Singapore, is key to supporting business development by identifying high-potential crypto projects. You will partner with the business development team, conduct market research and due diligence, build relationships with crypto leaders, and evaluate potential listings. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of market research experience, including at least 2 years in crypto, a proven track record of identifying opportunities, and deep knowledge of crypto ecosystems. Excellent communication skills and a strong personal network in the crypto space are also essential. This is an individual contributor role reporting to a senior leader.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in market research or a related field, with at least 2 years in the crypto industry
• Proven track record of identifying high-potential opportunities, even in challenging market conditions
• Deep knowledge of crypto ecosystems — not just blue-chip tokens, but also early-stage projects, ecosystems, and niche narratives
• You live and breathe crypto. You’re curious, resourceful, and driven to stay ahead of market trends
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels and functions
• Fluent in English and based in the US, Europe, or Singapore

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business development team to source and prioritize high-impact crypto projects that can drive client growth and trading volume
• Conduct in-depth market research and due diligence on new tokens and early-stage projects
• Build and maintain relationships with crypto founders, market makers, VCs, accelerators, and foundations to validate project quality and potential
• Source new opportunities, both inbound and outbound, through industry events, your network, and creative outreach strategies
• Evaluate potential listings using bottom-up and top-down analysis, leveraging data and critical thinking to support recommendations
• Manage and prioritize the asset pipeline, ensuring consistent progress and visibility
• Stay on top of industry trends, emerging ecosystems, and narratives — and contribute ideas to help shape Kraken’s listing strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the asset listing process at a digital asset exchange is a strong plus
• A strong personal network in the crypto space (VCs, founders, market makers, accelerators) is a big plus
• You believe wholeheartedly in the cypherpunk, libertarian values outlined in Kraken’s Tentaclements document