Wintermute is hiring a
Investment Manager

Summary

Join Wintermute Ventures as a key member of the investment team, focusing on direct investments in growth-stage technology/blockchain companies in Asia. You will be responsible for sourcing new opportunities, conducting analysis, performing due diligence, and communicating with portfolio founders.

Requirements

• Experience interacting with DeFi protocols and a native understanding of blockchain technology with experience reviewing white papers or crypto projects
• Bachelor degree in Business, Science Finance, Commerce, Economics or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• An understanding of venture capital and crypto deal terms
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in consulting, investing or high growth tech with financial modelling capability
• 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
• A demonstrated history of being proactive

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: proactively identifying new investment opportunities with crypto infrastructure (Defi, Cefi etc.) and qualifying inbound leads for the firm by meeting with entrepreneurs
• Analysis: Conduct analysis on market and investment trends in the blockchain industry, inclusive of market research, data collection and feasibility studies on potential blockchain investments
• Due Diligence: 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
• Portfolio Work: Communicating with the Wintermute portfolio founders to provide support
• Ecosystem Building: 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
• Admin: 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical background or experience in data science is a plus
• Strong network in crypto is a plus
• Former background from working within the crypto industry at a infrastructure player (custodian, trading firm, exchange or similar)

Benefits

• Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibility and ownership compared to traditional finance environments
• Performance-based compensation with significant earning potential
• Flat company structure: your ideas get heard by the right people very quickly
• A vibrant work culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute Weekend getaway
• A cool office in central London & Singapore
• Work flexibility: This role is open to remote candidates located in Asia, albeit there is an option to work from our office in Singapore
• Dynamic and Multicultural work environment (20 nationalities and counting!)