Our Research team in Dubai produces the analysis that traders and internal desks rely on to understand a market that never closes. CoinUnited has been building since 2018, giving traders one account to reach crypto, stocks, indices, forex, commodities and pre-IPO around the clock. We are looking for a Crypto Research Analyst who can turn raw on-chain and market data into clear, trustworthy conclusions.
This role is based in our Dubai office and forms part of our operations across Middle East & Africa. You will work to Dubai market hours and support the international order flow connected to the the UAE market.
About CoinUnited.io
CoinUnited.io is a crypto-powered trading platform, building since 2018, with teams across 10 countries. We give traders one account to reach global markets around the clock: crypto, stocks, indices, forex, commodities and pre-IPO.
What you'll do
- Research crypto assets, protocols and emerging narratives, and translate findings into concise written reports with a stated thesis.
- Pull and interpret on-chain data such as flows, holder behaviour, liquidity and contract activity to support or challenge a view.
- Track market structure across crypto and adjacent asset classes, monitoring funding, volatility and correlation as conditions shift through the 24/7 cycle.
- Build and maintain dashboards and repeatable models so the team can react quickly to fast moving markets.
- Brief internal stakeholders on risks, catalysts and second order effects in plain language they can act on.
- Verify sources, document assumptions and flag uncertainty so the research stays trusted and reproducible.
What success looks like
In your first six months
- You publish a regular cadence of research notes that internal desks read and reference in their decisions.
- You have built at least one on-chain or market data workflow that the team now uses on a recurring basis.
- You have earned a reputation for accuracy by clearly separating evidence from opinion and surfacing risks early.
What you'll bring
Must-have
- Solid understanding of crypto assets, blockchains and how on-chain data reflects real activity.
- Ability to read market and on-chain data and form a defensible, well reasoned view.
- Clear written communication that turns complex analysis into sharp, readable conclusions.
- Comfort with data tools such as SQL, Python or spreadsheet modelling to gather and analyse data yourself.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with on-chain analytics platforms such as Dune, Nansen or Glassnode.
- Familiarity with traditional markets including equities, forex or commodities and how they interact with crypto.
- Prior work producing research or commentary for a trading, fund or media audience.
Why join us
- Real ownership from day one, with small teams and fast decisions.
- Front-row exposure to 24/7 global markets at a fast-growing platform.
- An international team across 10 countries.
- Pay benchmarked to your local market, reviewed as you grow.
The essentials
- In-office in Dubai. Full-time. Research team.
- We hire for potential. If this role excites you and you meet most of the requirements, we want to hear from you.
- Our process: apply, a short intro call, a practical task or interview, and a final conversation with the team.
Dubai