DRW

Blockchain Strategy Analyst

DRW$125K — $200K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience translating business needs into product requirements
  • Familiarity with data systems and software development practices
  • Proven self-starter with leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to synthesize trends
  • Business acumen with analytical problem-solving skills
  • Organizational and presentation skills
  • Experience in financial modeling

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze data for actionable business recommendations
  • Assist in executing strategic growth opportunities
  • Evaluate feasibility of new business initiatives cross-functionally
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers
  • Conduct market research to identify needs and trends
  • Communicate requirements to technical teams effectively
  • Act as intermediary between business stakeholders and engineers
  • Prioritize new product initiatives for the business

Benefits

  • Comprehensive suite of medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with discretionary employer match
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Blockchain Strategy Analyst to join Cumberland's blockchain product development team. You will use your understanding of blockchain and finance to develop strategies that expand our customer base and enhance our market presence on the Canton Blockchain.

What you will do in this role:
  • Gather and analyze information across multiple data sources to arrive at actionable recommendations across many different areas of business, including operations, and technology
  • Assist BD and management to execute on strategic growth opportunities, including economic model design and evaluation for strategic partnerships
  • Work cross-functionally to understand feasibility of new business initiatives and design processes to support
  • Work closely with product managers and engineers to design, develop and deliver best-in-class technology solutions that deliver meaningful business value
  • Conduct market research and gather user feedback to identify user needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
  • Communicate requirements, domain expertise, and big picture concepts to technical teams
  • Act as liaison between DRW business stakeholders and engineering teams to identify and resolve issues arising with new initiatives
  • Ensure that any technology implementation meets stated business requirements
  • Manage prioritization of new products / initiatives for the business

What is needed in this role:
  • 5+ years of experience analyzing and translating business needs to create product requirements
  • Familiarity with data systems and software development practices
  • Proven leadership abilities; a self-starter who can work independently to drive results across several teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to tailor communications to different audiences as needed and ability to communicate at all levels within the organization
  • Strategic thinking; ability to synthesize team requests and industry trends
  • Strong business acumen; analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to identify trends and root issues and recommend solutions that support the company's business objectives
  • Strong organizational and presentation skills; professional demeanor
  • Strong financial modeling experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Python programming skills with experience exploring large datasets is a plus
  • Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications, as well as the web3 ecosystem.
  • Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and applications.

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts

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About DRW

DRW is a financial trading firm that specializes in derivatives trading. The company was founded in 1992 by Don Wilson and has since grown to have offices in Chicago, London, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. DRW trades a variety of financial instruments, including futures, options, and cryptocurrencies. The company is known for its quantitative trading strategies and has developed a number of proprietary trading systems. DRW is also involved in venture capital and has invested in a number of technology startups.
Learn more about DRW
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1992

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