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Full-Time

Quantitative Protocol Services Analyst

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Blockworks

Blockworks

51-200 employees

Financial media focused on digital assets

Hardware
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$135kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
R
Requirements
  • demonstrated experience in modeling or analyzing several aspects of the economic design of crypto protocols
  • quantitative background
  • strong proficiency in Python and/or R
  • strong problem-solving skills
  • exceptional attention to detail
  • thrive in environments where you operate autonomously
  • clearly and concisely articulate your ideas both verbally and through writing
  • expert at communicating complex ideas simply
Responsibilities
  • perform novel statistical analyses and offer actionable insights that ensure the sustainable growth of our protocol clients based on specific objective functions
  • develop simulation frameworks and monitoring tools to ensure the well-being of our protocol clients in any market environment
  • assist in designing and executing major protocol service engagements while ensuring an extraordinary client experience
  • partner with other members of the Research team to conduct deep and actionable research that provides unique insights and work to share and publicize the reports accordingly
  • work cross-functionally with Blockworks Research’s internal teams, as well as with external stakeholders, to derive informed, data-driven decisions on proposed protocol initiatives
  • proactively keep up-to-date with evolving themes, protocols, and technologies in the industry and share your learning with the broader Research and Blockworks teams

Blockworks delivers news and insights about digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Their products include editorial content, newsletters, podcasts, and events, which provide critical analysis and premium insights to help investors navigate the digital asset market. Unlike many financial media companies, Blockworks specifically focuses on digital assets, catering to a diverse audience from individual retail investors to institutional clients. Their goal is to empower investors with accessible and valuable information, enabling them to make informed investment decisions in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$12.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $12M funding round led by 10T Holdings will accelerate Blockworks' research and data offerings, enhancing its value proposition.
  • Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit and Permissionless II Hackathon provide unique networking and learning opportunities, attracting high-profile industry participants.
  • The launch of Blockworks Research positions the company as a go-to resource for in-depth analysis and data on DeFi and other crypto sectors.

What critics are saying

  • The volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market could impact Blockworks' revenue streams from advertising and sponsorships.
  • Competition from other financial media companies and new entrants focusing on digital assets could erode Blockworks' market share.

What makes Blockworks unique

  • Blockworks focuses exclusively on digital assets, providing specialized content that sets it apart from broader financial media outlets.
  • Their multi-channel approach, including editorial content, newsletters, podcasts, and events, ensures comprehensive coverage and engagement with their audience.
  • The recent acquisition of The Breakdown and the launch of GovHub highlight Blockworks' commitment to expanding its content and research capabilities.