Senior Research Analyst, Token Listings

  • California
  • Cointelegraph
Who We Are

Okcoin is one of the largest and fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, part of the OK Group family of companies. We help millions of people buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other crypto assets daily. Our mission is to build an inclusive future of finance, creating new opportunities for financial literacy, value storage, and wealth building for everyone. Ready to help the next billion people experience the future of finance? Come on board! About the Team

The Token Research Team is part of the Legal and Compliance Division, responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research on various technical, legal, and compliance-related issues. Based in San Jose, California, Okcoin serves customers worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Token Research Team supports Okcoin team members globally. About the Opportunity

As a member of the Token Research Team within the Legal and Compliance Division, your primary responsibility will be drafting thorough due diligence reports on tokens considered for listing on Okcoin exchanges worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Draft objective and comprehensive due diligence reports on tokens. Perform Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and sanctions screenings. Investigate smart contracts, assess decentralization, and evaluate protocol tokenomics. Use block explorers like Etherscan and survey wallet addresses. Provide technical insights to Legal, Risk, and Listing teams to protect customers from negligent or bad actors. Shape the vision and future of the research team. Specific Duties: Conduct deep research and analysis to prepare due diligence reports. Analyze data from network nodes or market sources, review smart contracts, and report on vulnerabilities. Build frameworks to track changes in ecosystems and protocols, including governance proposals, hard forks, and node client upgrades. Manage research requests independently and make recommendations to senior management. Serve as an educational resource and provide training to strengthen organizational oversight. Provide advisory services on analytical, quantitative, and qualitative problems. What We Look For In You

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with strong academic achievement. 4+ years of experience in a similar or technical role (e.g., product manager, developer, analyst, data scientist). Deep understanding of blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralization, DAO governance, tokenomics, and block explorers. Robust analytical skills with the ability to distill data into informed insights and conclusions. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly. Strong attention to detail, high standards, and a passion for sharing knowledge. Excitement for conducting legal and compliance research. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Advanced Excel, SQL, and Solidity. Nice to Haves: Experience performing PEP and sanctions screenings. Familiarity with the Howey Test. Fluency in Mandarin. Perks and Benefits

Market-competitive total compensation package. Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (100% coverage for employees, 80% for dependents). 401K with company contribution. Paid Parental Leave. Employee Referral Bonus Program paid in BTC. Company Donation Match. Additional surprises upon joining! Okcoin Statement

Okcoin is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Salary Range:

$107,000 to $160,000 (dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location). Performance bonuses and long-term incentives may also be provided, along with a full range of benefits.

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