{"id":6411,"date":"2022-01-30T13:36:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-30T13:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/?p=6411"},"modified":"2022-01-30T13:36:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T13:36:45","slug":"cryptocurrency-is-in-a-hiring-frenzy-and-you-might-just-be-a-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/?p=6411","title":{"rendered":"Cryptocurrency is in a hiring frenzy &#8212; and you might just be a fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>It\u2019s a bold new world, and as cryptocurrency gains mainstream street cred, there\u2019s a sizzling gold rush in hiring.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringlab.org\/2021\/08\/03\/job-seeker-interest-spikes-crypto-and-blockchain\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to a new Indeed report,<\/a> searches for careers in cryptocurrency and blockchain (the technology which supports it) have spiked, and postings for careers in the field have jumped by 118 percent as of July 2021, compared with the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Hearne, CEO of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/decentralpublishing.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decentral Publishing<\/a> and creator of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uncensoredcrypto.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cUncensored Crypto,\u201d<\/a> an online docuseries, isn\u2019t surprised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe boom seems to be here for the foreseeable future,\u201d said Hearne. \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Startup.jobs\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Startup.jobs<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/VentureLoop.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VentureLoop.com<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Angel.co\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angel.co<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Upwork.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upwork.com <\/a>are all easy-to-use jobs sites that feature new companies. The hottest trends and short-term growth opportunities are working with nonfungible tokens (NFTs), gaming and anything related to the metaverse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum and more) are worldwide digital currencies represented by virtual and physical tokens. They are secured by cryptography and don\u2019t rely on banks; instead, currency is stored in digital wallets. Its worth varies like any other currency, and, with its market open 24\/7, it can be traded round-the-clock.<\/p>\n<p>Cryptocurrency relies on blockchain technology, essentially a digitally distributed public ledger. NFTs are also stored on a blockchain and are associated with digital files like photos, artwork, videos and audio.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Digital generated image of bitcoin sign over glowing digital circuit board.\" class=\"wp-image-21019685\" width=\"618\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1233 1236w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=925 927w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=618 618w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=308 309w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Cryptocurrencies rely on blockchain technology.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is for cryptocurrency to function as its own monetary system,\u201d said Hearne, who hopes that candidates will soon negotiate tokens the same way they negotiate salary.<\/p>\n<p>NYC Mayor Eric Adams is ahead of that curve: Hizzoner made good on a promise by taking his <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/01\/20\/eric-adams-converting-first-paycheck-as-nyc-mayor-to-bitcoin-ethereum\/\" rel=\"noopener\">first biweekly paycheck in cryptocurrencies<\/a> Ethereum and Bitcoin. \u201cNew York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency and other financial innovations,\u201d Adams said. His dollars were converted via <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coinbase<\/a>, a crypto-exchange, since currently it\u2019s illegal for US employees to get their salaries in cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe blockchain and cryptocurrency industries have been around for over 10 years, but they\u2019re still considered early in the grand scheme of things,\u201d said Hearne. \u201cCandidates looking to take the leap have literally thousands of jobs to choose from.\u201d<br \/>Here are some hot jobs in the space, and not all are technology based. All salaries listed are according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics\u2019 Occupational Outlook Handbook 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Blockchain engineer<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Young Asian businesswoman checking financial stock market analysis with mobile app on smartphone on the go, against illuminated contemporary corporate skyscrapers in financial district in the evening.\" class=\"wp-image-21019701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>CEO of Decentral Publishing Michael Hearne said that the cryptocurrency industry is still in the early stages even though it has been around for ten years.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Blockchain engineers maintain and support blockchain-based networks or applications such as cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processing, document sharing and more.<br \/>Madan Nagaldinne, chief people officer at the Union Square-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Paxos.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paxos<\/a>, a blockchain infrastructure company (a regulated platform that builds crypto and blockchain solutions for customers), said core engineering skills are required to understand the architecture, algorithmic complexity and design best practices. Typically, these jobs require multiple programming languages such as Kotlin, Golang, Rust, Java, C++, JavaScript\/TypeScript or Python.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou need to be a very good coder,\u201d said Nagaldinne. \u201cYou need to build great software, which means common engineering skills whether you\u2019ve done fintech in the past or not. Do you understand the database, the security layer, do you understand the back-end, developer tools? Those are transferable skills.\u201d<br \/><em>Salary: $92,870<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Technical blockchain evangelist<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-4-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-4-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Cryptocurrency bitcoin in hand\" class=\"wp-image-21019931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-4-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-4-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-4-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The technical blockchain evangelist helps to introduce people to the platform, explaining the ins and outs of it to newcomers. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This role requires comprehending the ins and outs of the platform and helping people discover it. Think of it as a product manager or marketing manager with technical-support capabilities \u2014 communication and critical-thinking skills are important to thrive.<br \/>Alvaro Cadena, head of talent at Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avalabs.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ava Labs<\/a>, emphasized the importance of \u201cproactive education\u201d if you don\u2019t already have direct experience in blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe entire space of blockchains is open, and there\u2019s no lack of education resources or ways to get involved on your terms with projects you\u2019re interested in,\u201d he said. \u201cPassion wins when it comes to hiring in this space.\u201d<br \/><em>Salary: $161,070<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Manager of partnerships<\/h2>\n<p>Consumer-facing companies typically have a partnerships team, like business development or partner management. NFT collections typically include numerous unique digital items that need to be tracked and put through quality control, so content management skills are critical, along with effective communication.<\/p>\n<p>Jeff Zeller, senior director of NFT partnerships and business operations at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Crypto.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crypto.com,<\/a> works with partners such as UFC and Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 licensing teams, who are launching NFT collections on Crypto.com\u2019s platform.<\/p>\n<p>The Forest Hills resident said, \u201cSimilar to the agency world, the best way to build experience in partner management is by starting in an assistant capacity where you get broad exposure but also specific task ownership. Partner management is typically more closely aligned to marketing rather than sales, but being able to work closely with a sales organization is also necessary \u2014 the two are closely related.\u201d<br \/><em>Salary: $161,050 (for sales managers)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Recruiter<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Young woman using mobile phone against futuristic holographic background.\" class=\"wp-image-21019949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-5-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Careers in cryptocurrencies also involve jobs that are not technology-based. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As companies grow, infrastructure expands, too. Paxos currently has 240 global employees \u2014 and they\u2019re hiring 400 new employees this year. With more than 40 recruiting positions available in their remote-first organization, Nagaldinne stresses that your commitment to curiosity is key. Previous work in the crypto space isn\u2019t a prerequisite.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you have this level of curiosity and get really excited about this, and think this is the place you want to be, most companies would take you very seriously,\u201d said Nagaldinne. \u201cTell a good story and simplify that, saying, \u2018This is what the crypto world is going through, this is what blockchain does.\u2019 And, know how to spot great talent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Experience typically involves search strategies, interview training, employer branding and the ability to develop strong relationships with hiring managers, coupled with a passion for diversity.<br \/><em>Salary: $63,490<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Compliance associate<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Man trading cryptocurrency on device screen\" class=\"wp-image-21019980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/crypto-6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The starting salary of a compliance associate is $82,400.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These roles usually require a couple of years of compliance work along with an understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions regulations, as well as experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening or client onboarding. Strong writing skills are important as documents are reviewed by regulators, auditors and law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompliance hiring is on top of our minds every single day,\u201d said Nagaldinne. \u201cDo you understand AML, have you worked on these systems in the past, do you understand regulations in the US? Compliance is focused on the technical aspect of products and customers, where legal can be corporate development and other things.\u201d<br \/><em>Salary: $82,400<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/01\/30\/want-a-career-change-cryptocurrency-is-in-a-hiring-frenzy-and-you-might-just-be-a-fit\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a bold new world, and as cryptocurrency gains mainstream street cred, there\u2019s a sizzling gold rush in hiring. According to a new Indeed report, searches for careers in cryptocurrency and blockchain (the technology which supports it) have spiked, and postings for careers in the field have jumped by 118 percent as of July 2021, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[36],"tags":[52,4415,462,4414],"class_list":["post-6411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cryptocurrency","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-fit","tag-frenzy","tag-hiring"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/newspress-collage-21009229-1643491958572.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6411"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6413,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6411\/revisions\/6413"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/egrowonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}