[Hiring] Crypto Research Analyst @Crypto Banter

Role Description

We are looking for a Crypto Researcher to sit at the heart of our daily content, owning the research that shapes what we say on air and the trade ideas we put in front of our community. This is a commercially accountable role. Your work directly influences the quality, credibility and tradability of everything we publish. You will be expected to:

• Spot narratives before they break.
• Pressure-test ideas with data.
• Turn raw market noise into clear, actionable insight.

This is a remote-first role aligned to South African Standard Time (SAST). Given the 24/7 nature of crypto markets, you will need to be comfortable researching outside traditional hours to stay ahead of developments.

What you'll do

• Track the markets around the clock:
  • Stay informed on global events that could impact markets, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency trends.
  • Keep on top of macroeconomic shifts and how they may influence market movements.
  • Being online and researching outside standard hours is crucial to staying ahead of potential developments.
• Research with rigour:
  • Critically assess new trends, emerging narratives and trade ideas, employing a logical and data-driven approach.
  • Develop a deep understanding of current market conditions, including ongoing trades, popular narratives and key news stories.
• Read market sentiment:
  • Stay on top of the latest industry launches and evolving trends.
  • Conduct sentiment analysis to understand overall market sentiment.
  • Engage actively with various platforms, offering insights and commentary on their usability and potential.
• Shape the daily shows:
  • Identify the key question or topic of the day, focusing on what the community is curious about.
  • Curate and design the daily script, documentation and narrative for each daily show.
  • Ensure the utmost quality and professionalism.
  • Be active and prepared for any research-centric calls.
• Deliver actionable insight:
  • Seek out actionable, tradable information for community members.
  • Contribute research, trade setups and commentary directly to our Discord threads.
  • Implement business suggestions and strategies as the role develops.

Qualifications

• Crypto fluency: A deep, hands-on understanding of cryptocurrency markets, narratives and culture supported by 3+ years of experience in a crypto research focused role.
• Research and analysis: A logical, data-driven approach to assessing trends, narratives and trade ideas.
• Macro awareness: Comfortable connecting macroeconomic developments to crypto market movements.
• Sentiment reading: Experience analysing sentiment across social platforms and communities.
• Communication: Able to turn complex research into clear, concise scripts and narratives suited to a live audience.
• Pace and adaptability: Thrive in a fast-moving, 24/7 environment.

Personal Attributes

• Genuinely curious and plugged into the crypto community and wider conversation.
• Self-starting and proactive, comfortable owning your own research agenda.
• Calm under pressure and energised by a fast pace.
• A team player who takes pride in the quality of what goes out the door.