Senior Analyst, Equity Research - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Wedbush Securities•New York, NY

About The Position

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth. Our award-winning Equity Research team is recognized as one of the nation's most respected providers of equity research, delivering in-depth, differentiated coverage across high information flow sectors. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Equity Research Analyst to build and lead our Cryptocurrency & Blockchain sector franchise. This is a unique opportunity to establish authoritative coverage in one of the market's most transformative and rapidly evolving sectors. The Opportunity This is a rare, career-defining opportunity to become a leading institutional voice in digital asset equity research. You will have the independence to define coverage of an emerging sector, the resources to build a premier team, and direct access to institutional clients hungry for rigorous, differentiated analysis in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. If you have been seeking a platform that rewards original thinking in digital assets and provides the credibility to compete at the highest level, this is it. We are looking for an analyst ready to establish the gold standard for institutional digital asset research; someone whose work will shape how sophisticated investors understand and allocate capital to this transformative sector. Why This Role Is Unique Pioneer Positioning in Institutional Crypto Research Digital assets are transitioning from speculative fringe to institutional asset class. This role offers the rare opportunity to establish authoritative, sell-side research coverage as the sector matures; positioning yourself as the expert institutional investors turn to first. Platform Advantages Credibility of an award-winning research platform combined with flexibility to build crypto coverage your way Resources and infrastructure that mid-tier platforms can't match Marketing reach that ensures your research lands with decision-makers at leading institutions Regulatory compliance and legal infrastructure to cover crypto confidently Intellectual Challenge Analyze an emerging sector where differentiated insights genuinely matter Navigate the intersection of technology, finance, regulation, and innovation Build frameworks for valuing novel business models and protocols Make calls that will define your career as digital assets reshape finance Career Impact Establish yourself as a go-to authority during a generational shift in financial markets Build lasting relationships with the most innovative companies and investors in finance Visibility across institutional investor community as crypto allocations increase Compensation structure that rewards performance in a high-growth coverage area

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Advanced degree, MBA, or CFA strongly preferred)
Deep expertise in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain technology, and digital asset markets
Substantial sell-side or buy-side Equity Research experience covering crypto, fintech, or related sectors strongly preferred
Alternatively: Crypto industry veterans, blockchain protocol experts, or digital asset fund professionals with demonstrable analytical capabilities
Understanding of both traditional financial analysis and crypto-native metrics (on-chain analytics, tokenomics, protocol economics)
FINRA Series 7, 86, and 87 licenses required
Track record of independent, differentiated research or investment decisions in digital assets
Fluency in blockchain technology, crypto market structure, DeFi, and Web3 ecosystems
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities—you can translate complex crypto concepts for institutional audiences
Established network across crypto companies, protocols, exchanges, miners, and institutional investors

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Cryptocurrency & Blockchain research coverage from a position of authority
Define your coverage universe across crypto infrastructure, exchanges, miners, DeFi, protocols, and blockchain applications
Create differentiated research that cuts through hype and provides institutional-grade analysis
Conduct rigorous, proprietary research on digital asset business models, tokenomics, and blockchain technology
Publish impactful, timely research that institutional investors depend on for crypto exposure decisions
Identify emerging trends, regulatory developments, and technological innovations before the market
Leverage our platform to become a recognized thought leader in institutional crypto coverage
Establish yourself as a trusted authority on crypto market structure, regulation, and adoption trends
Benefit from firm-wide visibility as digital assets gain mainstream institutional acceptance
Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
401(k) Plan: competitive discretionary company matching and profit-sharing contributions
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 max per year)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Volunteer Time Off
Paid Leave: Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Military, Disability, etc.
FINRA and Professional License Sponsorship
Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
Discretionary compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance