DeFi Analyst
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Join a collaborative investment team to develop an in-depth understanding of DeFi verticals and technologies, identify market value and high-growth opportunities, hone analytical skills, create investment memos, and build a network to source and vet founders and generate deal flow.
As a venture firm that also operates a yield strategy, through which we are one of the few institutional liquidity providers and solvers to top protocols, we believe we have a natural advantage in sourcing and selecting DeFi investments. It is a key pillar of our strategy, and as our DeFi Analyst you will play a significant part in growing this advantage.
You will join a tight, collaborative investment team. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the key verticals and technologies shaping DeFi, with an eye to identifying value in the market and high-growth opportunities. You will hone your analytical skills on the job, create detailed investment memos, and build a network you can leverage to reach and vet talented founders and generate deal flow.
The role will be focused primarily on liquid and venture investments within DeFi however you will be also be expected to cover liquid opportunities in other sectors.
Key responsibilities
Deal Analysis
Conduct thorough analysis of DeFi protocols, tokenomics, and market dynamics to develop conviction on growing segments and attractive technologies
Create detailed investment memos and financial models for potential investments
Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities across the DeFi stack
Deal Sourcing
Proactively generate deal flow across both liquid and venture DeFi investments
Build and maintain relationships with founders and operators in the DeFi ecosystem
Screen incoming opportunities and support pipeline tracking
Attend relevant industry events and represent the firm with founders and peers
Portfolio Management
Monitor portfolio company performance and token metrics
Prepare regular portfolio updates and performance reports
Support portfolio companies with strategic initiatives and research
Research & Thought Leadership
Refine our view on where there is underpriced value in the market
Publish blog posts and knowledge nuggets (Medium, Twitter)
Represent the firm at industry events and conferences
Requirements
Ideal candidate will have
Bachelor's degree or higher, flexible on background but preference for finance or technical (CS, engineering, or equivalent)
Native product knowledge of the on-chain DeFi stack
Prior investment experience required, ideally at a crypto fund in an investing or trading capacity; operators from product or technical functions at DeFi projects also considered
Track record of forming theses and acting on them, with demonstrated DeFi investment exposure
Excellent research and communication skills; data-oriented and able to synthesize findings into recommendations
Self-starter who works independently
Benefits
Private Health Insurance Paid Time Off Work From Home Training & Development Performance Bonus
What you'll do
- Conduct thorough analysis of DeFi protocols, tokenomics, and market dynamics to develop conviction on growing segments and attractive technologies
- Create detailed investment memos and financial models for potential investments
- Proactively generate deal flow across both liquid and venture DeFi investments
- Monitor portfolio company performance and token metrics
- Refine our view on where there is underpriced value in the market
What they require
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preference for finance or technical (CS, engineering, or equivalent)
- Native product knowledge of the on-chain DeFi stack
- Prior investment experience required, ideally at a crypto fund in an investing or trading capacity; operators from product or technical functions at DeFi projects also considered
- Track record of forming theses and acting on them, with demonstrated DeFi investment exposure
- Excellent research and communication skills; data-oriented and able to synthesize findings into recommendations
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Work From Home
- Training & Development
- Performance Bonus
As a venture firm that also operates a yield strategy, through which we are one of the few institutional liquidity providers and solvers to top protocols, we believe we have a natural advantage in sourcing and selecting DeFi investments. It is a key pillar of our strategy, and as our DeFi Analyst you will play a significant part in growing this advantage.