Job Title: Research Lead

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 USD, depending on experience

Location: Remote (USA)

Job Overview:

My client is seeking a highly skilled Research Lead to initiate, develop, and manage a wide range of research activities that align with their strategic goals. This role is crucial in shaping the research strategy, executing research projects, and sharing insights with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

•Inquiry: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.

•Analysis: Perform in-depth competitive analysis to provide actionable insights that will inform product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.

•Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and product teams to understand features, capabilities, and differentiators, translating these into compelling marketing initiatives.

•Documentation: Develop and maintain research documentation, including market analysis reports, competitor analyses, and end-user profiles.

•Support: Assist the team in executing launch plans for new products and features, ensuring alignment with market needs and organisational goals.

•Informed: Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements that could impact my client’s market positioning.

Key Requirements:

•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.

•Research Background: Proven experience in market research, marketing analysis, or a similar role within the blockchain, fintech, or technology sectors.

•Crypto Native: Strong understanding of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market, including decentralised finance (DeFi), oracles, cross-chain applications, and current trends within the web3 ecosystem.

•Finance Expertise: Extensive knowledge of financial markets and trading systems.

•Technical Skills: Proficiency in research methodologies and statistical analysis tools. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

•Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

•Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with industry partners, academic institutions, and internal teams.

•Strategic Thinking: A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable research initiatives.

•Team Player: Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.