Investment Analyst

Summary

Join the Institute of Free Technology, a startup studio focused on building a freer internet, as an Investment Analyst. You will contribute to managing a diverse portfolio across short, medium, and long-term investment strategies involving global bonds, crypto trading, and venture capital. The role demands expertise in at least two of these areas. Responsibilities include investment analysis and research, portfolio management support, and strategic development. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant investment experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Compensation is flexible, offering a mix of fiat and crypto.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investments or related field
• Self-directed work ethic with strong initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work across time zones
• Comfort with a highly unstructured environment, ambiguity and rapid change
• Financial analysis skills
• Hands-on crypto experience
• Proven risk management capabilities
• Strong security practices in digital asset handling
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology
• Exceptional analytical and research abilities
• Clear, structured communication and documentation
• Strategic risk assessment and mitigation
• Demonstrated alignment with our principles

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

• Professional certification (FMVA, CA, CFA, MBA, CAIA etc)
• Investment experience (VC, PE, IB, PWM, Crypto treasury, own capital etc)
• Prior roles in crypto organisations, treasury management
• Personal crypto investing >3 years
• Early-stage investing experience

Benefits

We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto