Crypto Research Analyst

The Value You Deliver

The Crypto Research Analyst will have three main deliverables:

• Fundamental analysis and tools: Crafting "investment memos" covering technical characteristics, security, and value-accrual. Monitoring previous reviews and building tools to assess utility and risk.

• Product development: Active participant in an investment forum to discuss and debate asset selection views and organize materials for product development insights.

• Thought leadership: Engaging with strategists on framing and content for thought leadership, education and pitchbooks

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in an investment research function, with some direct experience in crypto research

• Advanced degree in Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field is encouraged

• Demonstrated experience writing professional research reports within crypto highlighting trade-offs of various blockchains or protocols/applications

• Direct experience within an asset manager or venture capital preferred

The Skills You Bring

• Deep understanding of the current state of various blockchain or protocol projects and development roadmap

• Familiarity with asset value-accrual mechanisms and protocol features (smart contracts, oracles)

• Strong hands-on research capabilities and an ability to communicate research to a broad audience.

• Collaborative, creative and team-oriented approach to R&D, investing and technology. Ability to work across teams whose skill sets span blockchain, fundamental and quant research, data-science and technology.

• Familiarity with modern technology and programming platforms. E.g., Python, SQL, Solidity and cloud-oriented data technology (AWS, Azure, S3, Snowflake)

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

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Company Overview

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Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.