Senior Event-Driven Researcher

As a Senior Event-Driven Researcher at hermeneutic research, you'll strengthen the firm's ability to interpret complex, fast-moving situations inside crypto markets. You'll research and synthesize fragmented and evolving information into a coherent view of what matters, translating crypto-native event catalysts-regulatory developments, protocol governance, token unlocks, and special situations-into actionable insight and tradeable opportunities. You'll work alongside on-chain and real-time intelligence teams with access to unique data sources and proprietary tooling.

What you'll do

• Advance the firm's understanding of event-driven situations by developing deep, context-rich views that provide informational edge over the market, owning situations end-to-end as facts and narratives evolve
• Monitor and interpret new information as it emerges, exercising judgment to distinguish signal from noise and clearly communicating what matters, what does not, and how it changes the decision set
• Identify actionable, asymmetric opportunities early, grounded in a well-developed understanding of the situation rather than reactive interpretation
• Contribute to the development of the firm's research capabilities by working with engineering to shape tools and workflows that support event-driven trading

What you bring

• 5+ years of prior experience in information and flows-driven research or trading within a tier-1 buy-side or proprietary trading environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate in event-driven settings where outcomes depend on interpreting incomplete information, incentives, and evolving situations
• Comfort engaging with a wide range of event-driven situations, requiring intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly build conviction across diverse topics
• Genuine intellectual curiosity about crypto and a credible path to ramping up quickly (deep crypto experience is not required)

Nice to have

• Background in macro, EM, FX, commodities, special situations research, or other environments where information flow, positioning, and timing are central
• Ability to go deep into details while maintaining a holistic view of the situation and its implications
• Comfort with rigorous debate, constructive challenge, and collaboration across research, trading, and engineering teams

About hermeneutic research

hermeneutic research is a proprietary trading firm that deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies alongside strategic long-term investments. The firm emphasizes alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, teamwork, and risk management.