Data Scientist, Research

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

Vibrant storytellers and Chainalysis evangelists, our Marketing team leverages cutting-edge research, real customer success stories and the infinite possibilities in-between to drive expansion around the world. We’re the connectors and facilitators for key-players in the cryptocurrency industry. The Data Scientist plays an active role in this wider work.

Data scientists are really good at turning raw data into actionable insights. As a Data Scientist, Research, you’ll be working closely with the Director of Research, other data scientists and data engineers to provide meaningful and timely insights and field data requests. A routine day for the Data Scientist could involve querying data on cryptocurrency transfers for media requests or parsing smart contract data to support the wider research team. While independent research is not immediately expected of the Data Scientist, collaborative research with the wider team is highly desirable.

In one year you’ll know you were successful if…

• You have actively supported teams across the company including research, policy, sales, product management, communications and investigations by querying data and contextualizing the results.
• You develop new fundamental insights into how to work with cryptocurrency, smart contract, and other related data.
• You have become an expert in the cryptocurrency market.
• Became a master of our rich datasets allowing visibility into our data.
• Investigated and designed new innovative metrics.
• Have successfully balanced ad-hoc requests in addition to ongoing projects and can quantify the impact of your work.
• Identified opportunities for product improvements.

A background like this helps:

• You are excited about Data!
• Fluency in the data science tech stack, including Python (pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, scikit-learn) and SQL
• Experience/Exposure with/to data engineering concepts, ETL pipelines.
• Demonstrable understanding of relational databases
• Quality advocate
• Curious about cryptocurrencies or a desire to learn - we can help!
• Excellent ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment
• Exceptional communication skills including ability to take an independent stance when interfacing with cross functional stakeholders, while maintaining their respect and confidence

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At Chainalysis, we help government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions track and investigate illicit activity on the blockchain, allowing them to engage confidently with cryptocurrency. We take care of our people with great benefits, professional development opportunities, and fun.

You belong here.

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. Additionally, if you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.

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