Investment Manager

Your responsibilities

Follow the blockchain industry, identify trends and segments to continuously improve the investment strategy. Own specific investment strategy verticals (i.e. derivatives platforms, marketplaces for trading of virtual game assets).
Proactively generate deal flow, screen companies, run the due diligence process and prepare investment committee-ready documents including valuation models. Present deals to the investment committee.
Negotiate deal terms with the company and potentially with co-investment partners.
Lead periodic calls with other top blockchain VCs (e.g. A16Z, Polychain, Pantera) to discuss market trends, portfolio companies and new leads.

Track progress and add value to the portfolio companies (i.e., schedule CEO mtgs., challenge the business model and go-to-market strategy, define areas where to help, bring in experts, help fill-in key management positions, introduce to corporates).
Define and help in exit strategy of your portfolio companies.

Periodically write articles and knowledge nuggets. Actively seek speaking opportunities at crypto conferences.
Establish and nurture network of technical founders and subject matter experts.
Build relationships with strategic fund partners and industry influencers.

10 out of 10 drive and sense of ownership.
Ability to structure, analyze and synthesize complex problems.
Ability to establish working relationships with industry leaders, founders and fund partners.
Experience and successful track record in PE or VC investing (minimum 2 years) or Tier 1 consulting firm (minimum 4 years).
Proficient English communication.
Proficient Excel modeling.
IT background and business degree/ CFA.
(Plus) Expertise in blockchain/ cryptocurrency investing.
(Plus) Established network and relationships with VCs, blockchain companies, media and conferences.