Institutional Relations Lead

Chainlink Labs
New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 101,000 - 238,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Written communication","Relationship management","Strategic thinking","Building from scratch","Operating in ambiguity"]

Build and run a newly created institutional relations function for the Chainlink ecosystem. Own relationships with sell-side research analysts, proactively brief them on announcements, upgrades, and milestones, and surface sentiment and coverage gaps to leadership. Create institutional-grade research and content (white papers, deep-dives, tokenomics explainers, newsletters) and translate complex on-chain and revenue models into clear narratives that analysts and allocators can reference and cite.

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Chainlink Labs
Chainlink Labs
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Institutional Relations Lead

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Job Summary

Build and run a newly created institutional relations function for the Chainlink ecosystem. Own relationships with sell-side research analysts, proactively brief them on announcements, upgrades, and milestones, and surface sentiment and coverage gaps to leadership. Create institutional-grade research and content (white papers, deep-dives, tokenomics explainers, newsletters) and translate complex on-chain and revenue models into clear narratives that analysts and allocators can reference and cite.
Location: New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and maintain a structured coverage program for sell-side research analysts covering crypto, fintech, and digital assets.
  • •Serve as the primary point of contact between Chainlink Labs and the sell-side analyst community, proactively briefing analysts on key announcements, protocol upgrades, and partnership milestones.
  • •Facilitate access to Chainlink Labs executives and technical leadership for deep-dive analyst sessions.
  • •Author institutional-grade research and public content (white papers, deep-dives, tokenomics explainers, newsletters, blogs) and translate complex protocol mechanics and on-chain/revenue models into clear narratives.
  • •Contribute to institutional engagement by maintaining a CRM of qualified contacts and coordinating with PR on podcast appearances, financial media placements, and speaking opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 101,000 - 238,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in investor relations, institutional research, investment banking, equity sales, or capital-markets roles with direct experience engaging institutional investors.
  • •Proven ability to engage directly with sell-side equity research analysts, either as an analyst peer or as the company-side IR professional managing those relationships.
  • •Exceptional written communication skills producing institutional-grade content such as research notes, white papers, or investor presentations.
  • •Deep understanding of institutional investment decisions and how sell-side research influences allocator behavior.
  • •Genuine fluency in digital assets, blockchain technology, and token economics (including staking mechanics and protocol revenue).
Experience:5+ yearsDigital assetsBlockchainDeFiFintech
Skills:Written communicationRelationship managementStrategic thinkingBuilding from scratchOperating in ambiguity
Certifications:CFA

Company Brief

Chainlink Labs
Chainlink Labs develops decentralized oracle networks and Web3 services that connect smart contracts to real-world data, enabling secure off-chain inputs, outputs, and computation for blockchains and enterprise applications.
Industry: Blockchain & Web3
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2014
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