Regulatory Research Intern

As a Regulatory Research Intern at The Block, you will join our 8-person research team to contribute to and produce insights that top institutions and corporate executives need.
Candidates must be able to swiftly comprehend differing regulatory frameworks relating to digital assets and have a good understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape. Moreover, they must be able to explain complex topics in an understandable, yet comprehensive way. Additionally, candidates must be willing to commit for at least two months.

Your research will be published frequently under your own byline and will be part of The Block Research, a premium membership-based product. You will also occasionally communicate with corporate clients on the current state of the industry and where the overall space may be moving.
On top of these responsibilities, you will also deal with other tasks connected to being a part of an early-stage company. The breadth of the role should be thrilling for any analyst focused on improving their analytical skills while building up their personal brand. Those who enjoy challenging themselves across multiple areas, topics and types of tasks are best fit.

You will work hand-in-hand with the Director of Research, and a diverse research team to ensure that the team delivers a comprehensive suite of research to our clients.
In summary, this is an early-stage opportunity that combines aspects of both traditional research roles and emerging technology company-like pace in a client-facing environment.

Successful candidates will likely have:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with legal research and writing
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to handle fast-paced work
• Ability to learn fast and work independently