Global Head of Research

Lorraine HeddermanFEATURED JOB

POSITION:

Global Head of Research

As Global Head of Research, you will be the intellectual engine and public voice of our strategy to educate the market, influence the professional investor ecosystem, and drive adoption of crypto index products. You’ll lead a small but high-impact research team that creates original thought leadership, supports sales and media engagement, and helps position Hashdex as the category-defining firm in crypto investing.

KEY DETAILS:

REGION: USA

LOCATION: New York or Remote

JOB TYPE: Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Thought Leadership & Narrative Development
● Author impactful whitepapers, quarterly/annual outlooks, research decks, and op-eds that build credibility for crypto index investing

● Translate complex crypto and macro trends into content that resonates with financial advisors,
institutions, and media
● Help evolve and evangelize the company’s mission of crypto index investing, driving the intellectual foundation of our market narrative.

Media, Ecosystem, and Public Engagement
● Serve as a spokesperson for Hashdex in research-driven conversations (conferences, social media, webinars, interviews, client events)
● Engage with journalists, podcasters, and influencers to advance Hashdex’s thought leadership and credibility
● Build relationships with analysts, academics, and data partners to deepen ecosystem ties and validation

Strategic Research & Enablement
● Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to develop advisor-facing materials (e.g., the investment case for crypto in a 60/40 portfolio)
● Provide market commentary and thematic insight to support distribution, roadshows, and investor conversations
● Commission and synthesize market surveys, data studies, and sector outlooks to inform strategy and content planning

Team & Process Leadership
● Lead and expand a high-output, cross-regional research team, collaborating with Brazil- and Europe-based analysts
● Mentor and develop analysts in areas such as financial markets, crypto and portfolio construction
● Oversee editorial calendars, content pipelines, and compliance review processes in coordination with Marketing and Legal

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

● 10+ years of experience in asset management, research, or market strategy, ideally with exposure to ETFs or alternative assets

● Demonstrated experience producing content or research consumed by financial advisors, institutions, or the media;a large social media presence, or willingness to create one, is a plus

● Prior role as Head of Research, Investment Strategist, ETF Analyst, or Crypto Market Analyst preferred

● Crypto-native enough to speak credibly about Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, digital asset taxonomy, and crypto’s relationship to macroeconomic themes

Skills
● Exceptional writer, speaker, and visual communicator—able to explain and persuade with clarity and nuance

● Comfortable engaging with media, analysts, and clients on behalf of the brand
● Strong grasp of investment frameworks (e.g., diversification, correlation, volatility, risk premia)

● Strategic thinker with a category design mindset—you think in terms of narratives, not just news

ABOUT HASHDEX

Hashdex is a global pioneer in digital asset management, providing secure and regulated access to crypto through investment funds and exchange-traded products. Since 2018, we’ve partnered with Nasdaq to co-create the Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCITM), the world’s benchmark for crypto investing.

We launched HASH11, Brazil’s first crypto ETF, in 2021 and more recently launched the NCIQ, the first crypto index ETP in the US, both tracking the Nasdaq Crypto Index ((NCITM). Today, our products are available across the U.S., Brazil, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, and France, trusted by more than 340,000 investors worldwide.
At Hashdex, we bridge the digital and traditional financial markets. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of crypto investing globally—helping investors confidently participate in this transformative asset class.

Join us and be part of an innovative team shaping the future of finance.

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