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Research Data Analyst
at Binance
Mid LevelNo visa sponsorshipData Engineering
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Binance is seeking a Research Data Analyst to produce institutional-grade data insights on macro trends and sector trends (DeFi, NFT, Gaming, Metaverse, L1/L2). The role involves analyzing large volumes of on-chain data (EVM and non-EVM), including parsing complex smart contract interactions, tracing fund flows, and identifying whale movements, wash trading, and MEV activities. You will leverage proprietary and open-source tools (Dune, Nansen, Arkham, custom scripts) to extract actionable intelligence and reconstruct transaction graphs for forensic purposes. You will work across engineering to build sophisticated visualizations and experiments, including ML models.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
Responsibilities
- Produce institutional-grade data insights reports on macro trends and sector trends (DeFi, NFT, Gaming, Metaverse, L1/L2, Middleware) for internal stakeholders.
- Analyze and interpret large volumes of on-chain transactional and operational data (EVM and non-EVM), including: (1) Parsing complex smart contract interactions and multi-signature transactions; (2) Tracing fund flows across wallets, bridges, DEXs, and CEXs; (3) Identifying whale movements, wash trading patterns, and MEV activities; (4) Reconstructing transaction graphs for forensic investigations
- Leverage proprietary and open-source tools (Dune, Nansen, Arkham, custom scripts) to extract actionable intelligence from blockchain data
- Work across all aspects of data from engineering to building sophisticated visualizations, machine learning models and experiments
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in blockchain data analysis; Bachelor's in Computer Science, Math, or Statistics• Deep passion for Web3 data across DeFi, NFT, Gaming, L1/L2 ecosystems and key protocols
- Advanced on-chain forensics expertise: (1) Parse complex smart contract transactions (multicalls, batch txs, flashloans); (2) Trace fund flows across wallets, bridges, DEXs, and CEX deposit addresses; (3) Reconstruct transaction graphs and identify sophisticated laundering patterns; (4) Detect wash trading, MEV bots, and coordinated whale activities
- Technical proficiency: (1) SQL, Python, GraphQL for large-scale blockchain data querying; (2) ETL pipelines and API integration (Dune, Nansen, Arkham, Glassnode, internal tools); (3) Smart contract analysis (Etherscan, BlockSec, custom decoding scripts)
- Exchange data experience: (1) CEX deposit/withdrawal flow analysis; (2) Spot/futures volume attribution and fake volume detection; (3) Cross-chain bridge monitoring and liquidity flows
- Familiar with Web3 infrastructure (L1/L2 addressing standards, metadata formats, RPC endpoints)
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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