Overview
Role: Analyst, Markets & On-Chain at CoinDesk. CoinDesk is the trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy.
The opportunity is to join our newsroom as a Markets & On-Chain Analyst. The ideal candidate blends financial analysis with journalism, translating complex, data-driven insights about cryptocurrency and blockchain markets into clear, compelling, and accurate content for a diverse audience. This role goes beyond simple news reporting to provide in-depth analysis and context on market trends, on-chain data, and the broader economic and regulatory landscape.
Responsibilities
* Conduct in-depth market research and analysis of cryptocurrency and blockchain markets, including technical and fundamental analysis of digital assets, tracking price movements, trading volumes and market trends.
* Utilize on-chain data and analytics platforms (e.g., Dune Analytics, Nansen, Glassnode) to identify significant transactions, wallet movements and other metrics that inform market narratives and predictive insights.
* Research, write, and produce high-quality, data-backed articles, reports, and features on topics such as DeFi, NFTs, regulatory developments, and emerging projects.
* Conduct investigative reporting by examining project tokenomics, identifying potential scams or vulnerabilities, and holding industry figures accountable.
* Build and maintain a network of sources across developers, venture capitalists, project founders and institutional investors to gather exclusive insights.
* Collaborate with editors, fact-checkers and multimedia teams to ensure content is accurate, adheres to journalistic standards and is engaging.
* Anticipate and report on potential market shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes that could impact the crypto ecosystem.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a journalist, analyst or researcher with a portfolio demonstrating understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and financial models.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication.
* Experience using AI tools to assist in research and content production, with awareness of ethical considerations in journalism.
* Experience with analyzing on-chain data and proficiency with blockchain analytics tools.
* Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with strong journalistic ethics and standards.
* Solid understanding of financial principles, technical analysis and risk management.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects.
* Passion for Crypto/Web3 and a commitment to continual learning in a rapidly evolving field.
* Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field is a plus.
Bonus Points For
* Knowledge of traditional finance markets (e.g., equities, bonds) and other asset classes.
* Experience with trading platforms and exchanges.
* Familiarity with crypto community platforms (e.g., Twitter, Telegram, Discord).
* Experience in creating multimedia content (videos, podcasts).
Work Arrangement
This position is based in the UK/EU region and requires onsite work 2-3 days per week at local offices in London, Lisbon, or Frankfurt. Required onsite days are at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be adjusted based on business needs. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or an EU member state at the time of application or be able to obtain the right to work before starting. CoinDesk is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
CoinDesk is committed to nondiscriminatory employment practices and to treating all applicants and employees with respect, regardless of race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This applies across recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and compensation.
Accommodation
CoinDesk provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email recruiting@coindesk.com with details of your request.
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