Crypto - BA

Job Location: San Francisco, CA (5 days onsite)Job Title: Business Analyst - CryptoDuration: 12 Months +Target Start Date: ASAPCandidates will work 5 days onsite in San Francisco, CAThe ideal candidate must have recent 4 years of experience crypto exchange, wallet provider, blockchain startup5+ years as a BA in finance, fintech, or payments.4 years of experience in crypto exchange, wallet provider, blockchain startup, or banking innovation.Exposure to Agile product teams working with blockchain or payments infrastructureRequired Qualifications : 5 years as a BA in finance, fintech, or payments.5 years of experience in crypto exchange, wallet provider, blockchain startup, or banking innovation is highly valued.Exposure to Agile product teams working with blockchain or payments infrastructure1. Domain KnowledgeStrong understanding of cryptocurrencies, blockchain fundamentals, DeFi, Web3, and token economics.Knowledge of financial products: payments, lending, trading, custody, KYC/AML, settlement systems.Familiarity with crypto regulations (MiCA, SEC guidelines, FATF Travel Rule).2. Business Analysis SkillsRequirements gathering and documentation (BRD/FRD/User Stories).Process modeling (BPMN, workflow diagrams).Gap analysis and solution design.Stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation.Understanding of SDLC (Agile preferred).3. Technical Skills (Non-developer level)Ability to read and interpret APIs, JSON data, and blockchain explorers.Understanding smart-contract basics (how they work, risks).Experience with crypto trading platforms, blockchain wallets, or custodial systems.Familiarity with databases and querying basics (SQL is a plus).4. ToolsJira, Confluence, Trello, or other Agile tools.Modeling tools: Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io.Data tools: Excel, Power BI/Tableau (bonus).Crypto analytics tools (Glassnode, Chainalysis, Etherscan) is an advantage.5. Soft SkillsStrong analytical thinking and problem solving.Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.Excellent written and verbal communication.Stakeholder management across technical and business teams.