DeFi Analyst

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