Digital Asset Risk and Volatility Analyst
Company Description
Hiram Finance is an independent consulting firm specializing in financial markets, risk management, front office transformation, regulatory projects, financial systems, and market finance operations. Founded in 1998, the company supports financial institutions with consulting expertise across risk, quantitative research, compliance, project management, and financial technology. As digital asset markets become more connected to traditional finance, Hiram Finance is expanding its research capabilities across cryptocurrency risk, volatility analysis, DeFi markets, tokenized assets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Role Description We are hiring a Crypto Market Risk and Volatility Analyst to support digital asset risk research, volatility monitoring, market structure analysis, and financial market intelligence. This is a full-time role focused on analyzing cryptocurrency market behavior, identifying volatility drivers, preparing risk summaries, and supporting research across Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, DeFi protocols, tokenized assets, crypto exchanges, and institutional digital asset markets. The role is focused on research, risk analysis, reporting, and strategy support. It does not require candidates to trade personal funds, manage retail client accounts, sell tokens, or provide investment advice.
Responsibilities
Analyze cryptocurrency market risk across Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, DeFi protocols, crypto exchanges, tokenized assets, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure Monitor volatility, liquidity, drawdowns, correlations, funding rates, open interest, liquidations, market cycles, exchange flows, and broader risk indicators Prepare market risk reports, volatility summaries, scenario notes, exposure reviews, and internal briefing materials Research how digital asset volatility may affect market structure, treasury planning, liquidity management, portfolio exposure, trading behavior, and institutional adoption Track developments across centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges, Layer 1 networks, Layer 2 networks, stablecoins, custody providers, lending protocols, and tokenized asset platforms Review macroeconomic events, regulatory updates, market sentiment, on-chain activity, derivatives data, protocol activity, and sector-level crypto movement Build and maintain volatility trackers, market dashboards, risk notes, watchlists, research files, and crypto market calendars Support internal discussions around risk exposure, stress conditions, liquidity planning, market timing, volatility regimes, and digital asset strategy Work with research, risk, finance, technology, operations, and strategy teams to translate market data into clear and practical insights
Qualifications
Strong interest in cryptocurrency, financial markets, market risk, volatility analysis, fintech, and digital asset infrastructure Experience or strong familiarity with risk monitoring, financial analysis, market research, trading analysis, quantitative research, digital assets, capital markets, or fintech strategy Understanding of risk concepts including volatility, liquidity, drawdowns, correlation, exposure, VaR, stress testing, market cycles, funding rates, and leverage Familiarity with Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, DeFi protocols, crypto exchanges, derivatives markets, tokenized assets, custody providers, and blockchain infrastructure Ability to review market data, price charts, volatility indicators, token documentation, derivatives data, research reports, and digital asset market commentary Strong writing, research, communication, organization, and analytical thinking skills Comfortable preparing risk summaries, market reports, volatility updates, scenario reviews, and internal business briefings Candidates must be legally authorized to work remotely from the United States Preferred Background Experience in digital assets, market risk, trading research, quantitative research, portfolio research, financial markets, fintech, DeFi research, or risk consulting Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Python, SQL, TradingView, CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, DefiLlama, Dune, Token Terminal, Coinglass, Glassnode, Etherscan, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Notion, or Airtable Understanding of crypto volatility, derivatives markets, stablecoin flows, liquidity risk, funding rates, liquidation data, market microstructure, tokenized assets, and blockchain-based financial products Ability to work with research, risk, finance, technology, operations, and strategy teams in a remote environment
Benefits
Remote work environment for candidates based in the United States Opportunity to work with a financial markets consulting firm focused on risk management, market finance, financial systems, and emerging digital asset research Exposure to crypto market risk, volatility analysis, DeFi markets, derivatives data, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and institutional digital asset strategy Collaborative environment focused on research, risk analysis, market intelligence, financial technology, and practical financial market transformation Opportunities for professional development within digital asset risk analysis, volatility research, financial markets consulting, fintech strategy, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure
Compensation
Salary range: $80,000 - $96,000 USD per year depending on experience in digital assets, market risk, volatility analysis, trading research, quantitative research, fintech, or financial markets Performance-based incentives and additional bonus opportunities may also be available