Wintermute · 4 months ago
Investment Associate (with focus on Liquid Strategies)
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expWintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets, providing liquidity across various platforms and supporting blockchain projects. They are seeking an Investment Associate to focus on liquid strategies, which involves sourcing investment opportunities, conducting analysis, performing due diligence, and managing a liquid token portfolio.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Source and evaluate new liquid investment opportunities across tokens, protocols, and ecosystems
Develop investment theses on high-conviction liquid tokens by combining fundamental, quantitative, and on-chain analysis. This will also include analysing market and investment trends in the blockchain industry, inclusive of market research, data collection and feasibility studies on potential blockchain investments
Performing due diligence on investment prospects to drive investment decisions, including market research, product reviews, competitive analysis, metrics analysis, customer/user reviews and technical diligence
Monitor and analyse the performance of the existing liquid token portfolio. Track key catalysts, risks, and market structure for current holdings. Support portfolio optimization and risk management decisions
Being an active contributor to the blockchain/cryptocurrencies community by organizing activities, participating in local events and looking for ways to help grow the Wintermute Ventures franchisee especially with the New York community
Assist with admin projects such as liaising and coordinating with internal / external parties including auditors, custody providers, cap table management software and general administrative support as needed across the venture business
Qualification
Required
Strong network in the NYC crypto ecosystem to source crypto venture deals
Foundational experience in constructing derivatives strategies, including options and perps, and executing these strategies OTC and on-screen
Ability to identify, analyse and execute yield strategies across money market protocols (borrowing and lending), staking and yield farming opportunities
Experience interacting with DeFi protocols via multisigs and a native understanding of blockchain technology with experience reviewing white papers or crypto projects
On-chain analytics: Proficiency with tools like Dune, Nansen, Token Terminal, Artemis, DeFiLlama, Glassnode, or ability to query on-chain data directly
Know your way around CT / Discord / contracts on Etherscan to enhance your insight funnel
Tokenomics & valuation modeling: Ability to build and stress-test token models (supply schedules, FDV vs. circulating, emissions, staking yields, etc.)
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics or related field, or equivalent practical experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience in investment research, trading, equity research, hedge funds, or venture capital (liquid crypto experience strongly preferred)
The ability to think analytically and strategically about investment decisions and ongoing work with existing portfolio companies
The ability to work well within a team and be self-guided on a day-to-day basis
Strong written and analytical skills for deal analysis and internal reporting
Strong relationship building skills and enjoy networking with project founders and broader community
Preferred
A technical background or experience in data science is a plus
SQL / Python: Strong data analysis skills (e.g., writing SQL queries, Python for data wrangling, backtesting strategies, API integrations)
Benefits
401(k)
Private health insurance
Company
Wintermute
Wintermute is a leading global algorithmic trading firm and one of the largest liquidity providers in digital asset markets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$23.8MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersBlockchain.com Ventures
2021-01-20Series B· $20M
2020-07-07Series A· $2.8M
2020-02-10Seed
Leadership Team
Evgeny Gaevoy
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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