Research Analyst – Digital Assets

Job title:

Research Analyst – Digital Assets

Company:

Franklin Templeton Investments

Job description

Research Analyst – Digital AssetsResearch Analyst – Digital AssetsMiejsce pracy: PoznańAt Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!As a Technical Blockchain Early-Stage Investor at Franklin Templeton, you will play a pivotal role in driving our investment strategy through in-depth technical research within the crypto industry. This role is tailored for a candidate deeply immersed in the crypto ecosystem, possessing the technical acumen to unravel complex blockchain technologies. You will collaborate closely with principal and partner-level investors, providing key insights and support to inform our investment decisions. You will also be learning our world-class due diligence process for crypto and web3 investing.What are the ongoing responsibilities of Research Analyst – Digital Assets?Deep Technical Research:

• Conduct in-depth technical research on blockchain projects, consensus mechanisms, cryptography, machine learning integrations, and emerging technologies within the crypto space.
• Stay abreast of advancements in cryptography, smart contract platforms, gaming, AI, DeFi, and ZK to identify investment opportunities.
• Build landmark models or equations when applicable.

Due Diligence Support:

• Collaborate with investment teams to perform due diligence on potential investments, assessing the technical viability and risks associated with blockchain projects.
• Provide comprehensive reports and technical insights to support investment decision making processes.

Technical Due Diligence and Reporting:

• Generate technical reports and analyses on the current and future state of the crypto landscape, contributing to the firm’s thought leadership.
• Summarize complex technical concepts into accessible insights for non-technical team members and stakeholders.

Cryptonative Expertise:

• Bring a deeply crypto-native perspective to the team, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the industry’s nuances and the ability to navigate the evolving crypto ecosystem.
• Leverage deep understanding of the cultural, technological, and regulatory nuances unique to the crypto space to help drive data-driven investment decisions.

Drive Returns:

• Work closely with principal and partner-level investors, providing technical expertise to inform investment strategies.
• Act as a bridge between technical intricacies and investment decisions, contributing to the success of the investment team.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Technical proficiency:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as: mathematics, science, or engineering.
• Strong quantitative and database skills.
• Python programming language preferred: SQL, C++, Rust, Go etc.
• Willing to build and experiment in python or other languages to better understand a product.
• Work experience: 6 months to 2 years of experience.
• Research skills:

• Willingness to learn and constant curiosity.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information into actionable insights.
• Willingness to conducts analysis in different technologies and sectors.
• Analytical approach to understanding spaces without clean data sets.
• Crypto knowledge: good familiarity with crypto vs blockchain vs DLT.
• Investment knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of financial markets and willingness to learn venture capital investing.
• Ability to proactively generate investment ideas.
• Strong team player who can integrate into an existing team and processes. Effective relationship management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with external parties.
• Ability to work independently as well as under supervision whilst you develop in the role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to multi-task without sacrificing quality of outcome.

We guarantee:

• Possibility to develop your career in a global environment
• Attractive location in the center of Poznań (New Market)
• Private Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Office gym
• MultiSport Program or MultiSport Cafeteria
• Investment Programs
• Learning resources (LinkedIn Learning, online and in-person trainings)
• Recommendation program (Employee Referral Network)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Participation in international projects
• Possibility to lead or support charity events
• Onsite kindergarten and creche
• Onsite canteen, discounted prices

Expected salary

Location

Poznań, wielkopolskie

Job date

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:43:22 GMT

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