Research Analyst - Digital Assets

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

• As a Technical Blockchain Early-Stage Investor at Franklin Templeton, you will play a pivotal role in driving our investment strategy through in-depth technical research within the crypto industry. This role is tailored for a candidate deeply immersed in the crypto ecosystem, possessing the technical acumen to unravel complex blockchain technologies. You will collaborate closely with principal and partner-level investors, providing key insights and support to inform our investment decisions. You will also be learning our world-class due diligence process for crypto and web3 investing#MID_SENIOR_LEVEL

  
  

Deep Technical Research:

• Conduct in-depth technical research on blockchain projects, consensus mechanisms, cryptography, machine learning integrations, and emerging technologies within the crypto space.

  
  

• Stay abreast of advancements in cryptography, smart contract platforms, gaming, AI, DeFi, and ZK to identify investment opportunities.

  
  

• Build landmark models or equations when applicable

  
  

Due Diligence Support:

• Collaborate with investment teams to perform due diligence on potential investments, assessing the technical viability and risks associated with blockchain projects.

  
  

• Provide comprehensive reports and technical insights to support investment decision-making processes.

  
  

Technical Due Diligence and Reporting:

• Generate technical reports and analyses on the current and future state of the crypto landscape, contributing to the firm's thought leadership.

  
  

• Summarize complex technical concepts into accessible insights for non-technical team members and stakeholders.

  
  

Cryptonative Expertise:

• Bring a deeply crypto-native perspective to the team, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the industry's nuances and the ability to navigate the evolving crypto ecosystem.

  
  

• Leverage deep understanding of the cultural, technological, and regulatory nuances unique to the crypto space to help drive data-driven investment decisions.

  
  

Drive Returns:

• Work closely with principal and partner-level investors, providing technical expertise to inform investment strategies.

  
  

• Act as a bridge between technical intricacies and investment decisions, contributing to the success of the investment team

  
  

Technical proficiency:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as: mathematics, science, or engineering.

  
  

• Strong quantitative and database skills.

  
  

• Python programming language preferred: SQL, C++, Rust, Go etc.

  
  

• Willing to build and experiment in python or other languages to better understand a product

  
  

• Work Experience: 2 - 6 years

  
  

Research skills:

• Willingness to learn and constant curiosity

  
  

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information into actionable insights.

  
  

• Willingness to conduct analysis in different technologies and sectors.

  
  

• Analytical approach to understanding spaces without clean data sets

  
  

• Crypto knowledge: good familiarity with crypto vs blockchain vs DLT

  
  

Investment knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of financial markets and willingness to learn venture capital investing

  
  

• Ability to proactively generate investment ideas

  
  

• Strong team player who can integrate into an existing team and processes. Effective relationship management skills and the ability to build strong relationships with external parties.

  
  

• Ability to work independently as well as under supervision whilst you develop in the role.

  
  

• Excellent attention to detail.

  
  

• Strong problem-solving skills

  
  

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

  
  

• Ability to multi-task without sacrificing quality of outcome.

  
  

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timing - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.  

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

  
  

• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

  
  

• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

  
  

• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

  
  

• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

  
  

• Personal loan assistance

  
  

• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

  
  

• 12 weeks Paternity leave

  
  

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

  
  

• Transport facility

  
  

• Child day care facility for women employees

  
  

• Cricket grounds and gymnasium

  
  

• Library

  
  

• Health Center with doctor availability

  
  

• HDFC ATM on the campus

  
  

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 
 
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