Blockchain Strategy Analyst

As a Blockchain Strategy Analyst at Cumberland, a DRW Company, you will use your understanding of blockchain and finance to develop strategies that expand the customer base and enhance market presence on the Canton Blockchain. You join the blockchain product development team, working cross-functionally to translate business needs into product requirements and drive growth opportunities.

What you'll do

• Gather and analyze information across multiple data sources to arrive at actionable recommendations across operations, technology, and other areas of business
• Assist business development 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 them
• Work closely with product managers and engineers to design, develop, and deliver 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 and initiatives for the business

What you bring

• 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 and 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

Nice to have

• Python programming skills with experience exploring large datasets
• A strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications, as well as the web3 ecosystem
• Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and applications

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $125,000 to $200,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive 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

About Cumberland

Cumberland is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014. A global leader in cryptoassets, Cumberland is uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem, providing 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets from offices in Chicago, London, and Singapore.