Investment Researcher

$1000 - $10000 Full/Part
Investment Researcher
Job Description

Company Description OP Ventures Fund I is a $50mm+ venture fund dedicated to supporting early stage (pre-seed and seed) projects across the Web 3.0 space, including DeFi, Metaverse/GameFi, DAOs, and infrastructure layers. We’re backed by top tier institutional players such as Huobi, Bybit, Galaxy Vision Hill, Digital Currency Group, and Republic, in addition to many notable crypto-native angels. The team has extensive experience in the crypto space as both investors and power users. OP Crypto has also launched OP FOF I to make strategic investments in emerging venture fund managers with specialized vertical or geographical expertise. OP FOF I is backed by Ledgerprime and Mirana and is the first crypto venture fund of funds exclusively focused on investing in emerging managers on a global-scale.

Job Requirements

What we are looking for We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Investment Analyst/Associate to join our investment team and drive our efforts in the web3 space. The ideal candidate will have a passion for this exciting space, a solid understanding of overall ecosystem and will be responsible for supporting our team in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments. Responsibilities Deal Sourcing - Identify and capture quality investment opportunities within the web3 ecosystem (founders, investors, accelerators, etc.) - Update internal deal system and maintain project materials repository Due Diligence - Facilitate and manage communication with founders from first contact to deal closure - Prepare investment memos and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations to investment team Portfolio Support - Maintain close relationships with portfolio companies, stay up-to-date on their progress, and provide high-impact support as needed - Monitor token generation events and assist in formulating exit strategies Thought Leadership - Keep the team up-to-date on the latest industry trends and developments and conduct in-depth research on L1s, L2s, web3 social and gaming, existing and upcoming dApps, and more - Prepare and distribute twitter threads and research reports internally and externally Additional Tasks as Needed - Assist the team with recruitment, team events, operations, and other tasks as needed Qualifications - Bachelor degree or higher, technical background (e.g. computer science) a plus - 1-3 years of experience in venture investment, research, or related field in the crypto space - Self-starter with strong work ethic and passion for the web3 ecosystem - Good understanding and knowledge of L1/L2 chains, infrastructure, DeFi, NFT, gaming, creator economy, etc. - Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment - Strong critical thinking skills and ability to form independent opinions - Strong interpersonal skills to interface with founders, investors, and partners

Benefits

Competitive compensation Work opportunies in crypto VC Dynamic and flexible company culture Opportunities to attend conferences