Research Manager

Summary

Join Kraken Digital Asset Exchange's Asset Listing team as a Research Manager – Digital Asset Markets and accelerate the global adoption of crypto. This fully remote role, based in the US, Europe, or Singapore, involves partnering with the business development team to source and prioritize high-impact crypto projects. You will conduct in-depth market research and due diligence on new tokens, build relationships with crypto founders and VCs, and evaluate potential listings using data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in market research, with at least 2 years in the crypto industry, a proven track record of identifying high-potential opportunities, and a strong personal network in the crypto space. 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