VP Of Research (Crypto)

The Tie is a leading provider of information services for digital assets. Across our three core service areas - Institutional, Token Services, and Redistribution, The Tie’s clients include the leading traditional and crypto-native hedge funds, liquidity providers, trading venues, token issuers, banks, asset managers, and other institutional market participants.

Our core offering, The Tie Terminal, is the fastest and most comprehensive workstation for institutional digital asset investors. The Terminal brings together real-time news from thousands of primary sources with sentiment analytics, spot and derivatives, alternative, and on-chain data in a powerful and intuitive platform.  

We are backed by top-tier investors and are well-positioned to scale.  We love crypto and we’re excited about our role in its global proliferation.

The Position

As the VP of Research, you will be responsible for the oversight of the Listings & Research Team and the execution of research strategies and content initiatives.  You will work closely with the executive team to drive the company’s research vision and deliver valuable insights to our clients.  This role includes automating data monitoring processes and creating new proprietary data sets.   Additionally, you will generate content for newsletters, quarterly webinars, institutional events, and client-commissioned reports.  You will collaborate with The Tie Labs to provide qualitative insights supporting leading token issuers.

This leadership position requires strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, deep knowledge of the institutional crypto and blockchain space, crypto-native experience, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and make a significant contribution to The Tie’s overall vision and goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive the research agenda by contributing to the creation and publishing of thought leadership reports, webinar & event content, and client newsletters.
• Lead and manage the Listings Research team, providing guidance and support to improve asset listing process, maintain high quality data including token unlocks and fundraising data, and identify new proprietary unstructured data sets.
• Automate data monitoring processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of data in The Tie Terminal.
• Utilize our data set library and component-building tools to build insightful dashboards and custom components for our clients.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and advancements in the crypto market, and provide thought leadership within the organization and the industry.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Interest in, and passion for, the crypto industry. Degen-level understanding of protocol mechanics and functions is required.  
• Prior professional experience in crypto and/or financial markets.
• Experience with Python and SQL is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide research-driven insights.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
• You are creative and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. You’re self-driven and will be able to work in both a team environment and work independently towards solutions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000- $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Employee stock option plan
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• A fast-paced and exciting work environment
• Strong teamwork-driven culture