Research Analyst

Overview

Our dedicated research arm, Kaiko Research, produces publications read by thousands of industry professionals and cited in the world’s leading media organizations. It provides original insights and in-depth analysis on crypto markets using Kaiko’s data and products.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze crypto markets using Kaiko’s proprietary data, transforming complex information into clear, data‑driven insights for institutional audiences.
• Contribute to weekly newsletters, research reports, and client‑focused content that strengthen Kaiko’s position as the leading independent source of digital asset data.
• Work closely with marketing as a content provider and sales teams as an expert, helping to scale the reach of Kaiko’s research across media, client channels, and social platforms, ensuring that our insights shape conversations.
• Produce clear, accurate, and technically detailed, data‑driven research content on topics such as tokenization, capital markets, decentralized finance, and other crypto‑related subjects.
• Create original analysis, charts, and commentary for Kaiko’s weekly and bi‑weekly newsletters.
• Produce long‑form research reports for clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote research and expand its reach.
• Produce bespoke research content for sales enablement, lead generation, and media outreach.
• Present expert insights and compelling narratives during client discussions.
• Contribute to Kaiko’s media presence by supporting journalist inquiries and pitching data‑driven stories.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and crypto markets, proficiency with data visualization tools, and comfort engaging externally with press, clients, and prospects.
• Strong writing and communication skills combined with an analytical mindset; thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Deep understanding of capital markets functioning.
• Ability to work with datasets and create charts using tools such as Tableau; no coding experience required, but comfort with no‑code data tools is essential.
• Capacity to propose creative, original research ideas for an institutional audience.
• Familiarity with complex DeFi or broader crypto topics.
• Ability to meet deadlines and consistently deliver high‑quality work.
• Native‑level fluency in spoken and written English.
• Read, transform, and visualize data using Python.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Previous writing experience, ideally in financial market analysis or a similar style.