Role in brief
Binance is seeking a Macro Research Intern to join their Accelerator Program. This role involves supporting the Macro Research team by gathering data, producing charts, and drafting research on crypto and macro-market developments. It is ideal for a student or recent graduate with a strong interest in crypto and finance, who is comfortable with data analysis and can commit to a minimum of three days per week for at least six months.
About the role
This internship focuses on supporting Binance's Macro Research team throughout the entire research process. Responsibilities include collecting data, creating charts, and assisting with drafting and fact-checking industry and thematic research. The intern will track various market developments, from liquidity and capital flows to regulatory changes, utilizing market and on-chain data to identify key trends.
A core part of the role involves building and maintaining the datasets, models, and visualizations that form the foundation of the team's research. This requires a detail-oriented approach to analysis and a genuine curiosity about market direction. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a leading global blockchain ecosystem.
Success in this role means effectively contributing to the team's research output by providing accurate data, clear analysis, and well-designed visuals. The intern will need to demonstrate strong communication skills and a self-driven work ethic to thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a global team and tackling projects with a degree of autonomy.
The annual salary for this internship ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 USD.
Who this role suits
- A student or recent graduate in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Someone with a strong passion for the crypto industry and familiarity with macroeconomics and market dynamics.
- An individual who is comfortable working with data, translating it into clear analysis, and creating effective visualizations.
- A self-driven person with a strong work ethic, capable of thriving in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
From the employer
- Support the Macro Research team across the full research cycle, from data gathering and chart production to drafting and fact-checking.
- Help produce the team’s industry and thematic research.
- Track macro and crypto-market developments, from rates, liquidity, and capital flows to regulation, market structure, and emerging themes, drawing on market data, on-chain data, and other sources to surface what matters.
- Build and maintain the datasets, models, and visualizations that underpin the team’s research.
- Bring strong attention to detail to every analysis, alongside genuine curiosity about where the market is heading.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field is a plus.
- Good knowledge of crypto and a genuine passion for the industry; familiarity with macro and markets is a plus.
- Comfortable working with data and translating it into clear analysis and well-designed charts; familiarity with data tools and on-chain analytics is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-driven, with strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Able to commit a minimum of 3 days per week for at least 6 months.
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).
Questions about this role
What is the expected time commitment for this internship?
Candidates must be able to commit a minimum of three days per week for at least six months.
What is the seniority level of this position?
This is a trainee-level internship role within the Binance Accelerator Program.
What kind of background is preferred for this role?
Candidates should be currently pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a background in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field being beneficial.