DATA ANALYST

Rockaway/ Blockchain

We are looking for a Quantitative Analyst (“QA”) for Rockaway Blockchain Fund – Venture Capital firm focused on the blockchain industry. The QA will take full end-to-end responsibility for developing data-driven analysis and investment framework.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

• IT background, degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience and successful track record in programming and data mining (minimum 2 years).
• Autonomous in taking ownership and at the same time team player
• Entrepreneurship and drive (curiosity-driven, not searching for easy way out).
• Ability to structure, analyze and synthesize complex problems
• Commitment to excellence.
• Proficiency in writing of technical and investment articles.

BONUS POINTS

• Expertise in blockchain / cryptocurrency investing.
• Established network and relationships with technical founders and blockchain experts.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

DATA ANALYSIS (primary)

• Develop quantitative models to support investment decisions (investment, divestment, rebalancing) into digital assets.
• Define and track key performance indicators (“KPIs”) for applications utilizing public blockchains (such as Price-to-Earnings ratio, Price-to-Burn ratio, transaction volume, trading volume, monetary velocity, etc.).
• Analyze public blockchain data to find asymmetry between KPIs and asset price on secondary market. Find patterns leading to anomalies in asset valuations.
• Develop processes and algorithms for automated lead generation. (i.e. by scanning credible newsletters, twitter feeds, Google trends, Alexa rankings, blog posts, etc.).

 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS (secondary)

• Lead technical due diligence, perform code reviews, read technical documentation (search for bugs, security holes and performance bottlenecks).
• Test product prototypes (run blockchain nodes, deploy smart contracts, query APIs).

 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 

• Conduct research on topics as defined by the team.
• Periodically write articles and knowledge nuggets.
• Help build internal knowledge database.
• Be recognized as a “thought leader” in the crypto space.

 NETWORK AND PR

• Establish and nurture network of technical founders and subject matter experts; ideal profile is already deeply connected to the blockchain ecosystem.
• Actively seek speaking opportunities at crypto conferences; ideal profile is already respected in the crypto community.