Venture Investment Analyst
Digital Currency Group
Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets.
We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term.
What is the Role:
As a Venture Investment Analyst at DCG, you will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and supporting investments in transformative startups in the blockchain industry. You will be an integral part of the deal process, from due diligence deals to portfolio support and industry research.
Key deliverables for this role include supporting due diligence for investments, conducting market research and analyzing emerging trends, and proactive engagement with founders and developers shaping the crypto ecosystem. This role offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting our investment leads in evaluating and driving our early-stage investments.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Market Research & Analysis: Identify and analyze early-stage companies, cryptoassets, and emerging trends in the blockchain industry.
- Due Diligence Support: In partnership with investment leads, screen deals and conduct due diligence for potential investments.
- Community Engagement: Actively participate in relevant communities across platforms like Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and engage with founders and developers.
- Market Insights & Reporting: Write market research reports and support with constructing investment memos to inform internal discussions and support our investment process.
- Crypto Knowledge: Conversant in web3, with prior work experience and a strong personal interest in the space. Preference for candidates with experience areas the following areas: RWAs, stablecoins, or crypto financial services, but this is not a requirement.
- Analytical Skills: A background in finance, economics, computer science, or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to critically evaluate investment opportunities. Prior investment experience is preferred but not required.
- Curiosity & Open-Mindedness: A passion for discovering groundbreaking ideas and working with our portfolio founders who are reshaping industries.
- Team Player: A collaborative individual who works effectively in a team, contributing to a positive and productive team dynamic.
- Motivated & Driven: Demonstrates a strong work ethic, proactive mindset, and a commitment to going the extra mile to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Organizational: Highly organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and deliver on-time
- Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environment
- Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation
- Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401K plan
- Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
- Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities