Research Associate Intern, Ripple Impact (Summer 2024)

Ripple

Apr 25

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Research & Development
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

Graduate degree
Strong understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency and/or related fields
Experience working with engineers within an engineering driven culture with a desire to innovate, build and grow things
Strong literature review and data analysis skills with proficiency with metrics, tracking and reporting
Ability to bring people together around a common goal and lead by example
Exceptional communicator with strong writing and presentation skills
Proficient relationship management skills; ability to reach out, initiate and cultivate relationships with both internal and external contributors
Experience bridging industry and academic worlds
Serious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
Smart, energetic and relentless in the pursuit of moving the needle / doing something new and innovative
Enjoy mentoring and inspiring the people that you work with and see diverse teams as an asset.

Responsibilities

Work with the head of the University Blockchain Research Initiative to ensure all partnerships are adequately supported and highly productive
Monitor progress of research projects and track major developments and milestones of UBRI to represent and share program success
Identify and support subject matter experts and University alma mater internally and connect to partners
Be a champion for UBRI inside Ripple’s culture
Educate global employees on regional partner highlights and connect them to opportunities to get involved with local faculty and students on projects or events

Ripple

Instantly move money to all corners of the world.

Technology

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2012

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple’s enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue. Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and  six continents.