1kx · 4 months ago
Fintech Investment Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level1kx is a global crypto investment firm that specializes in ecosystem growth. The Investment Analyst will focus on sourcing, evaluating, and supporting investments in the intersection of crypto and traditional finance, while performing rigorous research and assisting portfolio founders.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceInformation TechnologyVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Conduct deep-dive research and create investment theses on various topics such as payment rails, real-world assets, and onchain credit
Proactively surface new projects, conduct due diligence (team, product, market), and draft investment memos
Assist portfolio teams on product, market positioning, and business development
Stay on top of ecosystem developments, including new project launches, protocol upgrades, token design innovations, and shifts in user or developer activity within your focus areas
Attend industry events and build relationships with founders, operators, and investors in your focus areas
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or fintech, with a strong interest in blockchain technology and financial infrastructure
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven ability to distill insights from complex datasets or market signals
Ability to form a clear opinion on emerging projects and communicate it in structured investment memos
Self-starter attitude with a strong sense of ownership and intellectual curiosity
Familiarity with how payment flows and asset issuance function in both traditional and crypto environments
Passion for decentralized finance and what it can mean for the future of money flows, including subtopics such as cross-border payments, tokenized assets, onchain credit, and stablecoins
Comfort reading and summarizing whitepapers and financial models
Benefits
An opportunity to learn about the intersection of crypto and venture capital, as well as gain unique insights and access to the best network in crypto
A chance to work within a dynamic and global team of experienced investment team members who come from varying backgrounds
Independent work that favors self-starters
The opportunity to lead and own vertical research, deal sourcing, and closing in one of the most emerging areas of crypto
Non-political, merit-based work culture with an opportunity to make an impact from day one
Four team off-sites annually, two with the Investment Team and two with the broader team
Company
1kx
1kx is a crypto investment firm that specializes in ecosystem growth.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-04-23Undisclosed
Leadership Team
H
Henry Brodie
Operating Partner & COO
Lasse Clausen
Founding Partner
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