OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem. The Research Analyst in Token Listing will draft due diligence reports on tokens for listing, conduct screenings, and provide technical insights to ensure compliance and customer protection.
Drafting objective and thorough due diligence reports on tokens across numerous ecosystems that are being considered for listing on the company's exchanges around the globe.
Performing 'Politically Exposed Person' and sanctions screenings.
Investigating smart contracts, assessing levels of decentralization, evaluating protocol tokenomics, using block explorers like Etherscan, surveying wallet addresses, and much more.
Providing nuanced technical insight to the Legal, Risk and Listing teams throughout the review process to help ensure our customers are protected from negligent and/or bad actors.
Conducting in-depth research and analysis to prepare substantive due diligence reports that will assist the Legal and Compliance Division.
Analyzing data from network nodes or market sources, examining smart contracts, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing token economics in detail.
Building frameworks and processes to preemptively track changes in supported ecosystems and protocols, including new governance proposals, hardforks, node client upgrades, etc.
Independently responding to and managing research requests and making recommendations to senior management.
Serving as a knowledge resource for the organization, collaborating with teams to provide training and enhance oversight across the organization.
Providing advisory services to other parts of the business on analytical, quantitative, and qualitative problems.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement
1+ years of work experience in a similar or technical role (e.g., developer / analyst / data scientist / researcher)
Proficiency in digital assets, blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications, governance models, and industry trends
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Adept at complex problem-solving and clear communication
Demonstrated expertise in market research, data analysis, and report writing, preferably within the blockchain or technology sectors
Meticulous attention to detail
Robust work ethic
Ability to deliver quickly and to high standards
Passion for knowledge dissemination
Enthusiasm for conducting on-chain research
Experience in building smart contracts, web scraping, data extraction through APIs, UI development, and using blockchain native data providers (The Graph, Dune Analytics, Etherscan etc.)
Languages - Python, Solidity, SQL, TypeScript, JavaScript
Preferred
Understanding of global regulatory frameworks and comfort with legislative and regulatory texts
Fluency in Mandarin
Benefits
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
