Research Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a sharp, intellectually curious Research Manager to anchor the investment research function for HashKey Capital's liquid funds business. As we expand from a VC-focused research approach to full-market coverage, this role will be instrumental in building out the research infrastructure, generating actionable investment insights, and producing institutional-grade reports. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of digital asset markets with strong analytical rigour and a proactive approach to leveraging AI tools in research workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the liquid funds research framework — covering digital asset fundamentals, macro drivers, on-chain data, market structure, and sector rotation.
• Conduct in-depth research on digital asset projects and market themes, assessing fundamentals, competitive positioning, tokenomics, and risk-adjusted return potential.
• Produce timely, high-quality investment research reports, market commentaries, and thematic pieces for internal portfolio managers and external institutional clients.
• Leverage AI tools to deliver insights into industry developments, news flow, on-chain activity, and competitor movements.
• Support portfolio managers with investment idea generation, position sizing inputs, and ongoing monitoring of the liquid fund portfolio.
• Monitor macro and regulatory developments across key markets (HK, SG, US, EU) and assess their implications for the digital asset investment landscape.
• Collaborate with the product team to develop research-backed product narratives and investor materials.
• Help establish and maintain relationships with project teams, market data providers, and institutional research networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; CFA, FRM, or equivalent is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in investment research, asset management, or a related role; prior coverage of digital assets or crypto markets strongly preferred.
• Strong fundamental research skills with the ability to assess both quantitative data and qualitative project factors.
• Familiarity with on-chain analytics tools (e.g. Glassnode, Nansen, Dune) and traditional market data platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well-structured research reports for a sophisticated institutional audience.
• Comfortable working across both primary and secondary market dynamics, with an understanding of how VC-stage insights translate into liquid market positioning.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage research coverage independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional English and Chinese ability

Nice to Have

• Experience building or transitioning a research function from single-asset or VC-focused coverage to full-market research.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to automate research tracking, data aggregation, or report generation workflows.
• Existing relationships with digital asset project teams, data providers, or institutional research networks.
• Prior exposure to investor-facing roles or experience presenting research to institutional clients.