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Research Intern

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

29 - 38K yearly

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Must be at least a junior in college, studying fields like computer science or finance, Prior internship experience in consulting, investment banking, tech, or crypto.

Key responsabilities:

Research digital asset topics, create presentations, and manage deliverables on time
Develop financial models, work on sector update projects, draft marketing materials

The Block Information Technology & Services Scaleup https://www.theblock.co/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

The Block Research is looking for a passionate individual to join our 25-person research team. As a Research Intern, you will produce unique insights about the digital assets industry that institutions and corporate executives around the world rely on.

You will work directly with the research teams responsible for delivering on custom research projects for our clients. The Block’s Professional Services team works directly with The Block’s clients on a variety of special projects, ranging investment diligence, asset diligence, product & GTM strategy, market update briefings, thought leadership, and custom data pulls. As a member of a lean team, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the strategic decisions of some of the most well regarded firms in crypto, traditional finance and tech.

Having access to the full spectrum of digital asset data providers and internal frameworks, you will be able to utilize your analytical skills to produce highly demanded state-of-the-art insights. Moreover, by leveraging our strong industry network, you will expand your existing knowledge base and have the opportunity to build your own personal brand on social media and through events.

This role offers competitive compensation and significant opportunities for advancement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Researching various digital asset related topics and synthesizing findings into presentations, documentation, or more casual phone conversations with clients.
Managing deliverables and meeting research deadlines as agreed upon by the client, the research team and yourself
Owning the data analysis and financial models required for custom research and investment diligence projects
Owning the PowerPoint and or written deliverables for strategic advisory or sector update projects
Identifying prospective project topics and drafting marketing materials to support outbound sales initiatives
Other tasks related to being part of an early-stage company that receives numerous requests for public appearances, knowledge sharing, and community interaction

Successful Candidates will Likely:

Be at least a junior in college majoring in computer science, finance, economics or another field with a substantial quantitative/technical component
Have a prior internship in consulting, investment banking, tech or crypto
A desire to develop subject matter expertise across multiple disciplines in the digital assets industry and a willingness to research new topics
Knowledge of the current digital asset ecosystem, blockchains, and underlying technological frameworks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills, and a unique ability to convey complex topics in logical frameworks

$15 - $20 an hour

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise.

The Block is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.