Cumberland - a DRW Company is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014 after pursuing an early interest in cryptoassets and their underlying technologies. Today, Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem. From our offices in Chicago, London and Singapore, we provide 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets while helping the crypto ecosystem evolve in a responsible, sustainable way.

As a Strategy and Execution Analyst, you’ll join a team of highly talented business development, traders, relationship managers and researchers in our Chicago office. You will be tasked with taking a data-driven approach to solving some of the most important challenges facing the business. Beyond just performing research and business analysis, you will make strategic recommendations, manage critical projects, and have a direct impact on the implementation of important business initiatives. You will routinely interface with a variety of stakeholders across the team and the larger firm, as well as with external counterparties. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a market leader in the cryptoasset trading ecosystem and benefit from professional development in a highly supportive and collaborative environment.

What You Will Do In This Role

Gather and analyze information across multiple data sources in order to arrive at actionable recommendations for the business across many different lines of business, including trading and decentralized finance
Form, communicate, and present data-driven recommendations to leadership
Assist in the execution of business initiatives, driving projects to completion
Develop and deliver targeted market research, fundamental analysis, and forward looking strategic plans
Prepare valuation analysis for various market opportunities
Act as the point person in charge of specific Cumberland projects
Coordinate with engineering team to define, scope and prioritize new features of front and back office trading systems, including working with third-party technology platform vendors to evaluate API capabilities and technology infrastructure

What Is Needed For Success In This Role

Previous experience in trading/financial markets industry required
Previous consulting experience preferred
Outstanding initiative, sense of urgency, and entrepreneurship
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high pressure environment
Strong analytical skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential
Must have excellent writing skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively
Knowledge of cryptoassets a plus
Python programming skills with experience exploring large datasets is a plus

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Strategy & Execution Analyst