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full-timeFront-office Data Support Analyst
21shares · London
21shares is a Zurich‑based firm that provides exchange‑traded products (ETPs) linked to digital assets, allowing investors to buy crypto exposure through regulated European exchanges. The Front‑Office Data Support Analyst internship sits on the trading desk in London and works across research, reconciliation and performance reporting. Daily tasks involve maintaining and validating data feeds such as NAV, AUM, holdings and staking rewards, checking third‑party APIs, and flagging discrepancies. The role requires translating desk requirements into technical specifications for the engineering team, building Python and SQL scripts to automate manual reporting, and supporting quality‑assurance of data published to external channels. Interns also collaborate with product, research and legal teams, and may handle ad‑hoc data requests from risk or distribution groups. The position is suited to candidates pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in quantitative finance, mathematics, engineering or economics, who have solid Python and SQL experience, strong analytical abilities and a genuine interest in crypto markets, blockchain and DeFi.
About 21shares 21shares makes investing in digital assets as easy as buying shares using your conventional broker or bank. Investors can purchase our crypto ETPs easily, safely and securely in a regulated framework on the SIX Swiss Exchange in USD, Euros and GBP, on BX Swiss in CHF, on Boerse Stuttgart in Euros, on DB Xetra as well as Wiener Boerse ( Vienna Exchange) in Euros. We offer the most expansive suite of crypto ETPs available on regulated European exchanges. Founded in 2018, 21shares is led by a team of talented entrepreneurs and experienced professionals from the asset management and banking industry. Headquartered in Zurich, the company has launched several exchange-traded products such as NEAR and ONDO in the last twelve months. 1. Basic Information & Requisition Details Job Title: Front-Office Data Support Analyst Department: Capital Markets & Trading Seniority / Level: Intern Employment Type: Internship - 12 months Location: London, UK Target Start Date: ASAP 2. About the Role Sit on the front-office trading desk at the centre of 21shares' ETF/ETP business, with direct, ongoing exposure to how the firm's data, products, and market activity connect Work across three lenses on the desk's data: research (sourcing and structuring), reconciliation (validating accuracy against source systems), and performance (tracking and reporting on product and market activity), building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure via API and internal databases Independently identify gaps in data coverage or reporting and take ownership of resolving them, rather than working purely to a fixed task list Partner directly with product, research, and legal teams, translating data into outputs used both internally and externally Gain in-depth knowledge in crypto , trading, research, operations and lifecycle of an asset manager in addition to deep knowledge on data analytics 3. Key Responsibilities Data maintenance: Maintain and validate daily data feeds (NAV, AUM, flows, holdings, staking rewards, index values etc) across the internal database and third-party APIs, flagging discrepancies before they start affecting the product's health Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as the link between the trading desk and the data/engineering team, translating desk requirements into technical specs and communicating data/system constraints back to trading and product stakeholders Process automation: Identify manual or spreadsheet-based reporting workflows and replace them with Python/SQL scripts/Claude dashboards to reduce turnaround time and error rate as well as document the process. External data validation: Support QA of data published to external channels (website, product pages, factsheets) to ensure consistency with the internal source of truth Ad hoc requests: Handle ad hoc data requests from product development, risk, distribution teams etc 4. Qualifications & Skills Required Qualifications Bachelor or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field Strong experience coding in Python and SQL within a collaborative development environment (work, team projects, open-source etc) Genuine interest in financial markets and curiosity to learn more on risk management, market dynamics, blockchain and DeFi concepts Strong analytical and quantitative skills Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills Disciplined self-starter with a high degree of rigor and attention to detail You like to challenge and be challenged to get the best solutions to a problem Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves</st
| Role | Front-office Data Support Analyst |
|---|---|
| Company | 21shares |
| Location | London |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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