Equities Researcher - Remote Position at Sei Development Foundation

About the Role

We are seeking an Equities Researcher to join our team remotely at Sei Development Foundation. In this role, you will help quantify and narrate Sei’s momentum in institutional markets, leveraging Sei’s technical performance and ecosystem adoption in capital-markets language. As an Equities Researcher, you will produce data-driven reports, token comparisons, and narrative decks that showcase Sei’s institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research on the blockchain ecosystem and digital assets, including sector analysis and company/protocol deep dives.
• Build and update detailed financial and valuation models for crypto firms and token projects, including revenue forecasts and discounted cash flows (DCF).
• Author and publish investor-facing research content such as equity reports, market notes, blog posts, or newsletters covering sector themes, company initiations, earnings, and market commentary.
• Identify and articulate high-conviction investment ideas and themes across digital asset markets; deliver timely thought-leadership analyses and commentary on macro and crypto trends.
• Develop analytical tools and processes, leveraging on-chain and off-chain data, to assess token utility, network usage, and risk.
• Engage regularly with industry experts, company management, and investor relations contacts to gather insights and validate assumptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in investment research, equity analysis, investment banking, or asset management.
• Passion for digital assets and blockchain: demonstrable knowledge of crypto markets and technology.
• Proven financial modeling skills with a track record of building valuation models (DCF, multiples) or investment frameworks.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities for producing crisp research notes and presentations for institutional audiences.
• Sharp analytical mindset and intellectual curiosity; able to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable market insights.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working across functions and explaining complex concepts clearly.

Nice to Have

• Experience with programming (Python, SQL, data APIs) and/or on-chain analytics tools to gather and analyze blockchain data.
• Knowledge of decentralized finance protocols, smart contracts, tokenomics, or blockchain development.
• Track record of publishing research or thought pieces on crypto topics.
• Advanced finance/quant degrees or progress toward CFA charter.
• Experience translating research into product ideas or strategic initiatives.
• Experience with international markets or additional languages.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to engage with leading experts in the blockchain and crypto space.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Chance to contribute to groundbreaking applications in the blockchain ecosystem.