Research Analyst

Founded in 2014, Kaiko is a global fintech company with offices in New York City, London, Paris, and Singapore. As a rapidly growing leader in the crypto market data and index industry, we serve financial institutions and enterprises engaged in digital assets.

**What We Do**

Kaiko provides financial data products and solutions, across four main business units:
**Market Data**: Level 1 and Level 2 data for both CeFi (Centralized Finance) and DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystems, covering spot markets, derivatives, and lending protocols.

**Analytics**: Proprietary quantitative models and data solutions designed for pricing digital assets and assessing market risk.

**Monitoring Solutions**: Advanced market and blockchain monitoring tools for surveillance, compliance, and market exploration.

**Indices**: A diverse suite of mono-asset benchmarks and cross-asset indices, along with custom index creation and calculation agent services.

Kaiko’s products are available worldwide on all networks and infrastructures: public APIs, private & on-premises networks; private & hybrid cloud set-ups; blockchain native (Kaiko on-chain delivery).

Additionally, Kaiko’s **Research** publications are read by thousands of industry professionals and cited in the world’s leading media organizations. We provide original insights and in-depth analysis on crypto markets using Kaiko’s data and indices.

**Who We Are**

We’re a team of +80 (and growing) passionate individuals with a deep interest in building data solutions and supporting the growth of the digital finance economy. We’re proud of Kaiko’s talented team and are committed to our international representation and diversity. Our people and their values are the foundation of our continued success.

**About The Role**

**Missions & Responsibilities**

**Research & Content Development**
- Create original analysis, charts, and commentary for Kaiko’s weekly and bi-weekly newsletters.
- Produce sponsored research reports for clients.
- Develop bespoke research content for sales enablement, lead generation, and media outreach.
- Collaborate with marketing to promote research and expand its reach.

**Research Distribution & Media Relations**
- Represent Kaiko in interviews and podcasts, presenting data-driven market insights.
- Cultivate relationships with reporters; pitch original data‑led stories and act as a go‑to expert for commentary.
- Provide ghostwriting support for Kaiko stakeholders through thought leadership articles, op-eds, and commentary.

**Must have**
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Strong interest and curiosity in crypto and financial analysis.
- Previous writing experience, ideally in financial market analysis or a similar style.
- Ability to meet deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Capacity to propose creative, original research ideas.
- Strong public speaking skills and willingness to represent the company in podcasts or TV appearances.

**Should have**
- Ability to work with datasets and create charts using tools such as Tableau. While coding experience is not required, comfort with no-code data tools is essential.
- Solid understanding of capital markets.

**Nice to have**
- Familiarity with complex DeFi topics.
- Understanding of derivatives markets (options, futures, perpetual futures) and experience analyzing metrics such as open interest.

**What we offer**

Remote friendly

Hardware of your choice

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

50% transportation reimbursement

25 paid vacations days + RTT

Multiple team events (annual retreat, casual drinks, etc.)

An entrepreneurial environment with a lot of autonomy and responsibilities

Staff surprises: just because we know that occasionally, small delights can brighten your day.

**Talent Acquisition Process**
- Writing sample review (pre-interview)
- Call with an HR Team member (30 minutes)
- Call with a Research Analyst (30 - 60 minutes)
- Case study: Research and Data analysis
- Call**with a Growth team member (30 minutes)

**Desired starting date**: As soon as possible.

International applicants are welcome

**Interested?**

**Diversity & Inclusion