Responsibilities:
Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Design and manage crypto investment strategies across:
- low-risk yield instruments (e.g. T-Bills analogues, AAA-grade structured products, gold-linked exposure)
- DeFi strategies (lending, liquidity provision, structured on-chain yield)
- trading or systematic strategies (if applicable)
- Allocate capital between strategies based on risk profile, market conditions, and mandate
- Monitor portfolio performance, drawdowns, and risk metrics
Risk & Governance
- Work closely with Risk Manager to define:
- risk limits
- exposure caps
- liquidity requirements
- Participate in investment and risk committee decisions
- Ensure strategies align with the fund’s risk framework and investor expectations
Market Analysis & Execution Oversight
- Analyze crypto markets, DeFi protocols, and counterparties
- Evaluate new protocols, products, and structures before capital deployment
- Oversee execution logic (without necessarily executing trades personally)
Reporting & Transparency
- Prepare regular performance reports for internal stakeholders
- Contribute to investor materials (strategy descriptions, commentary, risk disclosures)
- Explain portfolio positioning and results in a clear, non-technical manner when needed
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with:
- Operations / Backoffice (reconciliation, settlements)
- Custody / Wallet infrastructure (on-chain flows, safekeeping)
- Legal & Compliance (where applicable)
Requirements
Experience
- 3–7+ years in investment management, crypto funds, DeFi, trading desks, or structured finance
- Proven experience managing capital or strategies in crypto or digital assets
- Strong understanding of DeFi protocols, stablecoin mechanics, and on-chain risks
Skills & Knowledge
- Portfolio construction and risk-adjusted return thinking
- Understanding of yield generation in crypto (lending, LP, structured products)
- Ability to assess smart contract, counterparty, and liquidity risks
- Comfortable working with both on-chain and traditional financial concepts
Mindset
- Risk-first, not yield-chasing
- Structured, disciplined, and process-driven
- Able to explain complex ideas simply
- Comfortable in an evolving regulatory and technical environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working with institutional or semi-institutional investors
- Familiarity with custody solutions, on-chain analytics, or portfolio monitoring tools
- Background in traditional finance, asset management, or risk management