About Block
Empowering economic freedom through innovative financial solutions
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: SQ) with a market cap over $40B
- Over 50 million monthly active users across its platforms
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Offers products like Square, Cash App, and TIDAL
Block, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a financial technology company that provides a suite of products including Square, Cash App, and TIDAL. With over 50 million monthly active users, Block is focused on economic empowerment through accessible financial services. The company went pu...
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Overview
Block is seeking a Principal Market & Quant Researcher focused on Bitcoin to drive insights into bitcoin adoption and market dynamics. You'll leverage your quantitative research expertise and knowledge of the bitcoin ecosystem. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in market research.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in quantitative research, particularly within the financial technology sector, and a deep understanding of bitcoin and its market dynamics. Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to translate complex data into actionable insights that inform product and marketing strategies. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive a unified understanding of user behavior and market trends. You are agile and adaptable, able to pivot your research focus as the bitcoin ecosystem evolves. Your passion for economic access and innovation aligns with Block's mission to build a financial system open to everyone.
Desirable
Experience with bitcoin-adjacent products like Stablecoins is a plus, as is familiarity with various research methodologies and tools. You have a track record of leading high-impact research programs and can anticipate market shifts, providing strategic insights that guide decision-making across teams.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead research initiatives that explore bitcoin adoption and user behavior across Block's ecosystem, including Cash App, Square, Bitkey, and Proto. You will design and implement quantitative studies that yield insights into market dynamics, helping to shape product development and marketing strategies. Your work will involve analyzing user data, conducting market assessments, and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams. You will collaborate closely with product and marketing teams, embedding yourself within these groups to ensure research insights are effectively integrated into their strategies. You will also stay abreast of trends in the bitcoin space, using your expertise to inform Block's approach to innovation and economic access.
What we offer
At Block, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to building tools that empower individuals and businesses in the financial landscape. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and innovation, contributing to projects that have a meaningful impact on the economy. Join us in our commitment to creating a financial system that is accessible to all.
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