Senior Investment Analyst - Technical Research

Summary

Join Offchain Labs' Tandem team as a Senior Investment Analyst and leverage your expertise in technical research to drive blockchain ecosystem investments. You will research technology layers, develop investment theses, and guide portfolio companies. Collaborate with internal departments and build relationships with promising projects. This role requires a technical degree, extensive protocol research experience, and strong communication skills. Offchain Labs offers a remote-first work environment, various benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, or physics
• Extensive experience in protocol research, with a strong technical background in blockchain technologies
• Proven experience contributing to successful projects or teams in the blockchain space, with a focus on innovation, research collaboration, and/or supporting the launch of crypto products to market
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market trends and ecosystem dynamics in the blockchain industry

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for investment and strategic collaboration with teams building blockchain scaling solutions and fundamental technical infrastructure
• Develop and curate insightful research on cutting-edge industry trends and emerging technologies, directly shaping and driving the evolution of our investment theses
• Assist with identification and evaluation of projects and teams for Tandem investment, based on their technical merit, innovation, and alignment with our strategic objectives
• Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to partners, helping them refine their ideas, design robust protocols, and navigate technical challenges
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within Tandem and Offchain Labs, facilitating research partnerships and cross-team initiatives

Benefits

• Remote-first global workforce + soon to open NY office
• Annual company offsite (last year, Bahamas!)
• Opportunity for subsidized attendance to industry conferences
• Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
• 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
• Home office set up / ergonomic equipment matching program