Crypto Investment Analyst/Associate

Summary

Join the Institute of Free Technology (IFT), a startup studio building a freer internet, as a mid-level Crypto Investment Analyst or senior-level Crypto Investment Associate. IFT Investments manages treasury assets across short, medium, and long-term strategies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and practical crypto market experience. Responsibilities include investment analysis and research, portfolio management support, and strategic development. A minimum of three years of crypto investment experience is required, along with a concise cover letter detailing past investments, market views, and investment style. The hiring process involves several interviews and a paid project. Compensation is approximately $80,000-$100,000 USD, payable in fiat or crypto.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years crypto investment experience (using protocols & trading/investing)
• Must write a concise cover letter , briefly describing crypto investment experience
• Examples of past crypto investments (successes and lessons learned)
• Current market view/thesis and specific projects of interest
• Preferred approach/style of investing and focus areas (e.g. sectors: DeFi, infra. e.g. chains ETH, SOL etc)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis across global macro and digital assets
• Research macro trends, protocols, and emerging sector narratives
• Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities
• Develop financial models and valuation frameworks
• Create detailed investment memoranda for committee review
• Support trading & execution for approved strategies & deals
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics with monthly performance reports
• Track investment objectives and rebalancing needs
• Maintain detailed investment documentation
• Build and maintain key industry relationships
• Serve as subject matter expert on market trends
• Support senior investment managers in strategy execution
• Participate in investment committee discussions

Preferred Qualifications

Applications without a cover letter as stated above will not be considered

Benefits

• The base payment for this role is circa 80-100k USD
• We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto (optional)