Investment Analyst, Liquid Strategies

Pantera Capital • Full-time • New York, NY • 1m ago

Pantera Capital is the first institutional investment firm focused exclusively on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the United States when bitcoin was at $65 /BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first exclusively-blockchain venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first firm to offer an early-stage token fund. Pantera manages $5.6bn across three strategies – passive, hedge, and venture – exclusively focused on bitcoin, other digital currencies, and companies in the blockchain tech ecosystem.

Pantera is hiring an Investment Analyst for its New York office to join the Liquid Token Fund, an open-ended investment fund focused primarily on liquid tokens. The core of the strategy is conducting rigorous traditional fundamental research to identify high quality long-term digital asset investment opportunities. As an analyst you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior team members and drive the investment process from beginning to end. The ideal candidate is a passionate public markets investor who is excited about the opportunity to adapt and apply traditional investment frameworks to a burgeoning new asset class.

Responsibilities

Research: Research trends, develop frameworks for “around-the-corner” thinking, identity and share new investment ideas
Analysis: Analyze data (e.g., usage metrics, financial metrics, tokenomics), build financial models and perform valuation analyses to evaluate potential investments and track existing investments
Diligence: helping the team evaluate prospective investments through financial analysis, market research, product reviews, competitive analysis, competitor checks and other primary research
Content: Write investment memos and industry frameworks to support investment decisions and burnish our reputation

Qualifications

1-4 years of full-time work experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds or Consulting
Deep experience with Financial Modeling
Demonstrable personal interest or knowledge of blockchain and the crypto space
Hungry, high-energy and perpetually curious
Strong intellectual horsepower
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, organization and planning
Disciplined self-starter that can operate independently with limited oversight
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Based in NYC or a willingness to relocate

Salary Range

$140,000—$160,000 USD