Research Analyst

Welcome to Foundry, a cryptocurrency pioneer dedicated to advancing decentralized infrastructure. At Foundry, we’re not waiting for a decentralized financial future — we’re building it now. By empowering institutions with the tools they need to mine and stake digital assets, we’re thoughtfully driving the industry forward with our team at the center of it all.

If you thrive on innovation, are inspired by the potential of blockchain technology and are passionate about being part of transformative global changes, then we’d love to connect. At Foundry, your skills will find purpose as you contribute to shaping the architecture of a more equitable and interconnected world through blockchain technology. Come be a vital member of the Foundry team, where your contributions will help empower a decentralized future. 

DESCRIPTION: The Research Analyst is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the VP of Digital Asset Research, the Research Analyst will advance Foundry’s institutional understanding of Bitcoin, Bitcoin mining, and the broader digital asset industry by compiling, processing, and disseminating technical research to the organization.

This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Research Analyst is primarily responsible for creating technical reports, identifying and analyzing trends in the mining industry, and acting as an internal advisor to other teams on technical protocol matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Plan, draft, and publish internal research reports focused on Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin data, emerging Bitcoin technical changes, and other in scope digital assets. Disseminate research findings to leadership and broader Foundry team
• Work with Data team to identify, capture, and interpret key metrics from various sources including on-chain and power markets
• Supporting early development proof of concept tooling, applications, and products as a technical resource to developers
• Work with Strategy and Finance teams on bitcoin industry research and modeling of impacts to Foundry USA Pool
• Support external communication on Bitcoin mining technology and industry trends
• Identify, digest, and disseminate overviews of external research

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2 years of experience in technology, financial services, or academic fields
• Understanding of Bitcoin and the broader the digital asset space via direct experience with operating a node, mining, staking, or analyzing protocol …