Manager, Business Intelligence - Crypto Trading

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Reports to:

Director, FP&A

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced and innovative Manager of Business Intelligence to lead our data strategy within the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency proprietary trading, treasury yield optimization, and decentralized finance (DeFi). In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of our quantitative and financial intelligence, building sophisticated models and tools. You'll drive the development of machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance trading performance analysis, capital allocation efficiency, and risk modeling. This is a unique opportunity to not only analyze massive, high-velocity datasets, including on-chain and off-chain market data, but also to translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations for trading, finance, and senior leadership. If you thrive on innovation in a high-stakes environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Drive Quantitative Insights: Design, develop, and maintain quantitative models and analytical tools to support trading performance analysis (alpha/beta attribution), capital efficiency tracking, and P&L breakdown.

• Develop Strategic Intelligence: Apply advanced analytical techniques and statistical modeling to optimize liquidity analysis, treasury yield potential, and risk exposure within proprietary trading and DeFi protocols.

• Deliver Actionable Solutions: Partner with Trading, Research, Risk, and Treasury Operations teams to understand complex business problems and rapidly deploy data-driven solutions and reporting.

• Build High-Fidelity Dashboards: Design and implement dynamic, real-time dashboards and visualization tools that provide instant, high-fidelity views of metrics like trading volumes, key risk indicators, and smart contract performance.

• Mine Complex Datasets: Conduct deep dives into high-volume datasets, including exchange order book data, on-chain transaction logs, smart contract data, and market microstructure, to identify actionable trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.

• Ensure Data Quality: Take ownership of data accuracy and integrity across our market and financial data pipelines, troubleshooting data anomalies and ensuring reliable reporting.

• Influence Strategy: Present compelling findings and well-supported recommendations to senior stakeholders, using data storytelling to drive strategic decisions in a high-stakes environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in data science or quantitative analytics, preferably within a trading, hedge fund, or high-growth fintech environm