Research Analyst, Protocol Services

Messari brings transparency to the cryptoeconomy. We want to help investors, regulators, and the public make sense of this revolutionary new asset class, and are building data tools that will drive informed decision making and investment. We believe that crypto will democratize access to information, break down data silos, and ultimately give everyone the tools to build wealth.

Messari

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 105k-120k USD

United States only

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About Messari.

Messari is the leading provider of crypto market intelligence products that help professionals navigate crypto/Web3 with confidence. We bring transparency and smarter qualitative and quantitative analytics to the industry by combining a global research database with a comprehensive suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools. We help drive smarter participation in crypto from individuals and institutions alike.

The name “Messari” came from the Franciscan monks who declared "clean books" a moral imperative during the renaissance and pushed merchants to use proper accounting methods. This led to the flourishing of investment via "trust but verify" methods and industry growth throughout Europe. That's what we aim to do. Provide participants, investors, builders, platforms, and everyone else with reliable information to better participate in the crypto ecosystem.

Our users range from some of the most prominent analysts, investors, and crypto individuals to top organizations including Coinbase, BitGo, Anchorage, 0x, Chainanalysis, Ledger, Compound, MakerDAO, and many more.

The Role

Messari’s Protocol Services provides independent and objective research for the benefit of crypto projects’ community members and stakeholders. Our research analysts offer in-depth, data-driven research coverage of key crypto networks and protocols. The reports highlight key information and data-driven insights crypto communities need to make informed decisions. Our flagship product is the Quarterly Report which is a data-driven point-in-time snapshot of the usage and financial performance of a crypto project. We currently cover more than 50 projects including many blue chips. You can find our research reports here. Analysts work closely together with our data engineers who are responsible for gathering raw data from internal and external data sources and turn these into metrics.

Please note that at this moment we can only hire US-based candidates for this role. To be considered, please answer the questions that are part of the application.

What you'll do

Become the industry authority for the crypto projects under your coverage.
Author research reports including Quarterly Reports, Initiation of Coverage Reports, and other Research Notes.
Lead the end-to-end Quarterly Reporting process from template creation, through data interpretation, specification and tracking of key metrics, and production of written reports.
Build strong collaboration with network/protocol management and key community members/contributors.
Keep abreast of all developments related to the protocols that you cover through Messari Intel, Twitter, Discord, blogs and other relevant channels. Monitor crypto market and sector developments, interpreting data and trends affecting the protocols under your coverage.

Who you are

2-3 years of working experience. Preferably as a Research Analyst/Associate or Data Engineer in either crypto or TradFi with previous exposure to financial statement analysis and high affinity for crypto research.
Strong data skills and familiarity with crypto metrics and data sources.
Knowledge of SQL and Python to pull and manipulate data yourself with speed.
Prompt engineering skills and productive use of AI/Chat GPT are a plus.
Strong communication skills (orally and written), able to articulate your analysis and insights concisely and with clarity in plain English.
You are obsessed with crypto and have practical experience interacting with crypto protocols (e.g., through app usage, advising a crypto project, participating in a DAO, or doing your own deep dives into projects).
Relentless attention to detail with a strong desire to deliver a high quality data and research product.
A team player, but really. We are a team of collaborative individuals that put Messari’s mission above personal achievement.
You have the ability to be highly productive in a remote working environment.

Salary Ranges for this position (depending upon experience):

$105,000 - $120,000

What you’ll love about Messari.

We understand in order for you to do your best work, you need the resources to stay healthy, recharge, and feel like you have ownership in the future we are building.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary and Employee Stock Options: Everyone in our team contributes to the success of our game-changing products, which is why we share all our wins company-wide. As we continue to succeed, stock options and a competitive salary mean you get to enjoy the upside!
Health, Dental, Vision: We care about your well-being so we contribute to the cost of your health benefits. Messari covers 80% of your health, dental, and vision!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Use pretax dollars for any health care needs.
Life Insurance: Provided to you at no cost, with coverage up to 1x your Annual Salary.
Disability Insurance: Offering Long-term and Short-term disability to provide a portion of your income during times you are unable to work!
Flexible Time Off: Forget accrued PTO days. We believe in the power of personal time, so we offer as much flexible time as you need. Just clear it with your team and bon voyage!
Paid Parental Leave: We encourage you to take care of your little one! We provide 18 weeks for primary caregiver / 4 weeks for secondary caregiver

Perks:

WeWork: All Access Pass.
401k: 3% Match when you invest in your future with our 401K.
Flexible working life and $500 WFH set up allowance: Work-life balance is important. Whether you want to work from home or come to our offices in New York or San Francisco, the choice is yours. To help you get comfortable working from home we’ll assist with a $500 contribution.
Community Social Events: Messari is a community, we work hard, and bring each other up! Fun and regular company events to relax and connect with teammates.
Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional development. We contribute $1,000 annually for you to invest in your continued education

*As Messari is a fully remote company hiring candidates around the world, our perks and benefit packages may adjust based on your location.

Join our Global, Fully-Remote Team

We believe in building services that help people around the world engage with crypto and seek out talent that can broaden how we build for a diverse, global audience. At Messari, we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, socioeconomic status, religion, age, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 105k-120k USD

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Research Analyst

Skills

Data Analysis SQL Python Coinbase Remote Team Research Analysis Data Engineering Financial Statement Analysis

About Messari

Learn more about Messari and their company culture.

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The name “Messari” came from the Franciscan monks who declared "clean books" a moral imperative during the renaissance and pushed merchants to use proper accounting methods. This led to the flourishing of investment via "trust but verify" methods and industry growth throughout Europe. That's what we aim to do. Provide participants, investors, builders, platforms, and everyone else with reliable information to better participate in the crypto ecosystem.

Why We Care About Crypto

Web3 technologies empower individuals, open new markets, and reward creative solutions across a wide range of industries. Our role is to organize and contextualize crypto information at a global scale.

We keep things simple for new and existing audiences, and help make crypto safer, easier, and more accessible. It’s the best way we can help ensure crypto - and its users - win long-term.

Navigating the New Crypto Frontier

Our mission is to create market intelligence offerings that bring transparency to the crypto economy and help stakeholders make more informed decisions around which assets and protocols they invest in, support, and participate in for the long-term.

Our products power workflows and informed decision-making for the enterprises that bring crypto to the masses: the token teams building the decentralized future, the infrastructure companies building the on-ramps to the asset class, and the investors fueling the movement.

Our Core Values

We believe in free people, big thinking, and open markets. Our culture reflects our faith in the power of passionate individuals who rally around a shared big vision. We foster employee autonomy, communicate excellently with each other, and invest aggressively in top performers.

Crypto Obsessed: We believe in crypto. We are thoughtful, long-term builders who pick our partners carefully, and focus on customers who share our values, or are open-minded to the potential of crypto as a force for good.
Growth Oriented: We constantly seek opportunities to level up as individuals and as a team. We are constantly learning, reflecting, and pushing limits for ourselves and each other. We reward high integrity, high performers consistently and invest in them aggressively.
Inclusive: We celebrate newcomers with diverse views because they help us make new connections, unlock new ideas, and steelman our assumptions. We are empathetic, patient, and kind. We listen well, and incorporate smart feedback quickly.
Collaborative: We communicate excellently with each other, and avoid silos. We have each other’s backs and pick up slack for teammates when they need help. We solicit feedback from partners and customers which informs direction.
Relentlessly Focused: We’re clear on mission, vision, and strategy. We set challenging goals, think big, and deliver results daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly. We stay on task, on message, and avoid shiny objects and short-term wins.
High Conviction, but Open Minded: We are insanely curious. We’re reinventing money, finance, and the internet itself, so we know even “fads” and “toys” can become meaningful innovations. We process new information quickly and confidently update our theses accordingly.
Fast: We have a strong view of the crypto-centered future for which we are relentlessly building creative solutions, but we also search for ways to simplify and streamline, so we can adapt quickly. We take risks when they can help us or our customers move faster.
Energized and High Integrity: We have fun, we recharge when needed, and we invest in an environment that keeps our teammates happy, excited, and motivated. We’re dedicated to each other’s success and recognize the responsibilities that come with being industry leaders.
Authentic: We’re not afraid to develop our unique voices, to be independent, or to challenge the status quo. We constantly work to become our best selves. We hold each other accountable, and stay positive and mission focused.