Blockchain-Senior Associate-P&T Labs - Bengaluru, India - PwC

Description

Description

& SummaryA career in Products and Technology is an opportunity to bring PwC's strategy to life by driving products and technology into everything we deliver. Our clients expect us to bring the right people and the right technology to solve their biggest problems; Products and Technology is here to help PwC meet that challenge and accelerate the growth of our business. We have skilled technologists, data scientists, product managers and business strategists who are using technology to accelerate change.

Our team collaborates with product strategy and product managers to govern readiness standards in achieving principles (compliance, privacy, security) by design for what PwC's technology assets require to be successful in the market. They provide guidance for product development across the lifecycle (ideation / strategy through commercialization / monetization). Additionally, they facilitate market readiness for technology assets overall, as changes occur to assets or market conditions throughout the asset's life cycle.

Position Overview: As a Technical Blockchain Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in deepening our understanding of cryptocurrencies, blockchain protocols, and related technologies. Your primary responsibility will be to explore and explain complex technical concepts in plain English, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Key Responsibilities:

Protocol Understanding: Dive deep into the technical aspects of various blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, Governance, and decentralized applications (dApps).

Technical Analysis: Conduct thorough technical analysis of blockchain networks, including security assessments, network scalability, history of the network, and smart contract functionality.

Simplify Complex Concepts: Translate intricate technical information into plain, accessible language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Documentation: Create clear and concise technical documentation, reports, and other materials to share insights and findings.

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest developments, news, and emerging trends in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space and how they may affect our business.

Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and product managers, to contribute technical expertise to various projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications (dApps).

Ability to dissect and explain complex technical concepts in plain, understandable language.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail and a passion for staying up to date with the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in cryptocurrency research, blockchain development, or related roles.

Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.

Familiarity with blockchain development platforms and tools (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana).

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

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