Research Analyst

About Us

At CoinDCX, our mission is clear — to make crypto and blockchain accessible to every Indian and enable them to participate in the future of finance.

As India's first crypto unicorn valued at $2.45B, we are reshaping the financial ecosystem by building safe, transparent, and scalable products that power adoption at scale.

We believe that change starts together. It begins with bold ideas, relentless execution and people who want to build what's next.

The Role

You will work on initiatives that genuinely transform how finance works in India. You will sit at the intersection of markets, education, and thought leadership, shaping how serious investors understand crypto markets.

In this role, you will produce high-quality market research, forward-looking insights, and investor education content for professional traders, HNIs, and advanced retail investors. Your work will help investors navigate crypto markets with clarity — translating complex market dynamics into credible and actionable insights.

This is a high-visibility role. Your research will inform CoinDCX's market voice across media, investor communication, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Drive market intelligence and research

• Produce a weekly "State of the Crypto Market" report covering price action, volumes, volatility, narratives, and macro signals across BTC, ETH, and key sectors
• Track and analyse global crypto trends across spot, derivatives, DeFi, ETFs, and institutional flows
• Identify emerging market opportunities, risks, and upcoming catalysts across the crypto ecosystem

Build forward-looking insights

• Write concise research notes highlighting directional market views, narratives, and trading opportunities
• Analyse macro-crypto linkages, including liquidity cycles, risk sentiment, and global financial conditions

Lead investor and trader education initiatives

• Design educational programs for HNI and advanced investors covering market structure, portfolio construction, and risk management
• Develop trading-focused educational frameworks including market cycles, derivatives strategies, and yield opportunities
• Conduct webinars, investor sessions, and closed-door briefings for high-value users

Support marketing and thought leadership

• Partner with Marketing to create research-driven campaigns, blogs, and newsletters
• Contribute to media commentary and reports that position CoinDCX as a trusted market voice

Bridge markets with business strategy

• Collaborate with trading, product, and business teams to align research with market opportunities and product launches
• Provide insights that support VIP clients, institutional engagement, and investor trust

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in financial markets research, crypto research, or institutional investing
• Strong understanding of crypto market structure (spot and derivatives), BTC & ETH fundamentals, and key sector narratives
• Understanding of macro-crypto linkages such as global liquidity cycles, interest rates, and risk-on / risk-off environments
• Experience producing high-quality research reports and forward-looking market insights that combine data, narratives, and independent thinking
• Highly analytical with capability to form strong, evidence-backed market views
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in sell-side or buy-side research, crypto funds, exchanges, or trading firms
• Familiarity with on-chain analytics platforms such as Glassnode, CryptoQuant, or Nansen
• Understanding of derivatives market metrics like open interest, funding rates, and basis
• Experience interacting with HNI or institutional investors
• Contributed to media commentary, published research, or market reports

Success Metrics

• Your weekly "State of the Crypto Market" reports become a must-read for CoinDCX's high-value users, including professional traders and HNI investors
• Your research consistently delivers clear market insights, narratives, and opportunity frameworks that help investors navigate crypto markets with confidence
• CoinDCX research begins to be quoted by media, referenced by market participants, and trusted by serious traders
• Your insights actively support product adoption, marketing narratives, and strategic initiatives across the business
• HNI investors and advanced traders increasingly rely on CoinDCX research and educational content to inform allocation and trading decisions
• Investor education initiatives, webinars, and research-driven content improve engagement, credibility, and trust with high-value users

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in shaping how investors understand crypto markets through CoinDCX.

You'll have the opportunity to build one of the most trusted crypto research voices in India while working closely with trading, product, marketing, and leadership teams.

It's a rare chance to combine markets, research, and influence in one of the fastest-evolving financial ecosystems in the world.

Hiring Process

• Application Review – Assessment for skills, alignment, and intent
• Recruiter Connect – Short conversation to understand you better
• Functional Round(s) – Deep dive into your approach, craft, and problem-solving
• Assignment / Simulation Round – A take-home task or live problem-solving exercise to understand how you think and execute in real scenarios
• Culture & Values Discussion – Conversation to understand our ways of working and how you thrive best
• Founder Conversation (Optional) – For certain roles and senior levels, you may meet our founders to explore strategic alignment and long-term fit

Work Location

We operate as a work-from-office organisation. This role is based out of our Bengaluru / Mumbai office, where energy, alignment, and innovation move in real time.

Benefits

• Design Your Own Benefits: Flexible perks to match your lifestyle
• Unlimited Wellness Leaves: Rest and recharge as you need
• Mental Wellness Support: Access to therapy and wellness resources
• Learning Sessions: Bi-weekly learning and growth opportunities