Head of Analytics

Roles and responsibilities

The role involves conducting in-depth blockchain (on-chain) and digital asset analyses within the broader context of financial markets. This includes taking innovative concepts from on-chain analytics and demonstrating their relevance to market trends and cycles in digital assets, as well as their interplay with traditional markets. The position demands a strong background in macro analysis and research, a deep understanding of institutional trading and investment ;f_TPR=r86400&f_WT=2&location=kuwait&origin=JOB_SEARCH_PAGE_JOB_FILTER&;f_TPR=r86400&f_WT=2&location=kuwait&origin=JOB_SEARCH_PAGE_JOB_FILTER&start=25ategies, and a strong interest in behavioral finance, alongside a fundamental grasp of major blockchains and digital asset markets. The primary objective is to solidify Glassnode’s reputation as the leading provider of blockchain intelligence by delivering advanced research, advisory, and educational content across its Studio and Insights products.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Glassnode’s thought leadership strategy: Take ownership of creating high-impact, authoritative content that cements Glassnode’s position as a leader in blockchain intelligence for institutions. Produce a diverse range of research and analysis, including regular market updates, in-depth reports, and custom analyses designed to provide investors with actionable insights into market cycles and trends.

• Demonstrate how on-chain data provides critical macro insights: Partner with product and data science teams to highlight the role of on-chain analytics in forecasting market movements. Develop frameworks that leverage Glassnode’s proprietary data to help investors identify key signals, such as market tops, bottoms, and liquidity events that traditional metrics often overlook. Illustrate how on-chain data provides a deeper understanding of market dynamics, offering unique perspectives that empower investors to respond proactively to market conditions.

• Establish Glassnode as an indispensable tool for institutional investors: Collaborate closely with commercial and product teams to present the strategic value of Glassnode Studio’s analytics as an integral component of digital asset investors’ toolkits. Position on-chain analytics alongside traditional financial metrics, showcasing its role in providing unique insights that drive more informed investment decisions. Effectively communicate how Glassnode integrates into broader investment strategies, helping clients navigate complex market environments.

Desired candidate profile

Must-Haves:

• Proven experience in macro research and capital markets: Expertise in analyzing market cycles, trends, and macroeconomic conditions that directly impact investment decisions, preferably gained within asset management firms, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or treasuries.
• Deep understanding of institutional investment strategies: Sophisticated understanding of how professional investors utilize macro data and analytics to guide decisions, focusing on long-term performance in traditional and digital asset markets.
• Strong interest in behavioral finance and market psychology: Expertise in market biases and heuristics influencing investment behavior, ideally leveraging alternative data sets to capture sentiment-driven market actions.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Expertise in large-cap blockchains: Especially in Ethereum, Solana, and their blue-chip DeFi platforms.
• Familiarity with on-chain analytics: Understanding of how to translate complex on-chain data into narratives that resonate with traders, investors, and macroeconomic analysts, showing its relevance to broader market signals.
• Experience with blockchain data platforms: Such as EthScan, Dune Analytics, or FlipSide.
• Technical proficiency in advanced data analysis: Using Python, R, SQL, or similar for data visualization and analytics.