Wedbush · 1 day ago
Senior Analyst, Equity Research - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $250K/yrWedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. They are seeking a Senior Equity Research Analyst to build and lead their Cryptocurrency & Blockchain sector franchise, providing institutional investors with rigorous, differentiated analysis in this transformative market.
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Responsibilities
Establish and lead Cryptocurrency & Blockchain research coverage from a position of authority
Define your coverage universe across crypto infrastructure, exchanges, miners, DeFi, protocols, and blockchain applications
Create differentiated research that cuts through hype and provides institutional-grade analysis
Conduct rigorous, proprietary research on digital asset business models, tokenomics, and blockchain technology
Publish impactful, timely research that institutional investors depend on for crypto exposure decisions
Identify emerging trends, regulatory developments, and technological innovations before the market
Leverage our platform to become a recognized thought leader in institutional crypto coverage
Establish yourself as a trusted authority on crypto market structure, regulation, and adoption trends
Benefit from firm-wide visibility as digital assets gain mainstream institutional acceptance
Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Deep expertise in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain technology, and digital asset markets
Substantial sell-side or buy-side Equity Research experience covering crypto, fintech, or related sectors strongly preferred
Alternatively: Crypto industry veterans, blockchain protocol experts, or digital asset fund professionals with demonstrable analytical capabilities
Understanding of both traditional financial analysis and crypto-native metrics (on-chain analytics, tokenomics, protocol economics)
FINRA Series 7, 86, and 87 licenses required
Track record of independent, differentiated research or investment decisions in digital assets
Fluency in blockchain technology, crypto market structure, DeFi, and Web3 ecosystems
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities—you can translate complex crypto concepts for institutional audiences
Established network across crypto companies, protocols, exchanges, miners, and institutional investors
Preferred
Advanced degree, MBA, or CFA strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance
Company
Wedbush
Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services.
Founded in 1955
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wedbush
President & CEO
Daniel Billings
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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