Senior Research Analyst, Token Listing

3 Days ago • 4 Years +

About the job

Summary_{By Outscal}

Senior Research Analyst role at OKX involves conducting due diligence on tokens for listing. Must have expertise in digital assets, blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized apps, governance models, and industry trends. Strong analytical skills, complex problem-solving, and clear communication are essential.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

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

Conducting in-depth research and analysis to prepare substantive due diligence reports that will assist the Legal and Compliance Division.
Analyzing data from network nodes or market sources, examining smart contracts, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing token economics in detail.
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 a knowledge resource for the organization, collaborating with teams to provide training and enhance oversight 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 / researcher).
Proficiency in digital assets, blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications, governance models, and industry trends.
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, adept at complex problem-solving and clear communication.
Demonstrated expertise in market research, data analysis, and report writing, preferably within the blockchain or technology sectors.
Meticulous attention to detail, robust work ethic, ability to deliver quickly and to high standards, and passion for knowledge dissemination.
Enthusiasm for conducting on-chain research.
Experience in 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 frameworks and comfort with legislative and regulatory texts.
Fluent in Mandarin.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events

OKX Statement:

The salary range for this position is $101,000 to $151,000. 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 OKX internal or external careers site.

OKX 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 employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

$101.0K - $151.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$126.0K/yr avg.

San Jose, California, United States