Platform Associate

Platform AssociateFounded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets.We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term.What Is The RoleReporting to the Head of Platform, VP, you will work alongside the Platform team to assist DCG Portfolio leaders on critical strategic challenges, to help them achieve their performance objectives. We are looking for a polished candidate who can identify ways to improve the performance and valuation of DCG portfolio companies.What You'll Be Responsible ForWork with DCG Platform team in helping track the performance of our early-stage portfolio companies and help identify value-adding opportunities, including go-to-market, ecosystem mapping, fundraising prep, pitch refinement, etcSupport organizational efforts on events, workshops, and other initiatives to support portfolio companies and the startup communitySupport the preparation of external and internal communications to various stakeholdersWork cross functionally, collaborating with DCG stakeholders and our portfolio companiesWhat You'll Bring3+ years professional experience working in a venture accelerator or a similar capacitySkilled in coordinating with founders, corporate partners, and internal teams while managing various support workflowsExcellent written and oral communication skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and proficiency in learning other software tools (CRM, Airtable, etc)You are a proven collaborator and communicator; you know how to listen and work well with others across disciplinesHighly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, and understands the pace, grit, and network-first mindsetAbility to manage multiple priorities and projects and deliver on-timeYou thrive working in complex environments with many internal and external stakeholdersYou know how to admit what you don't know, and how to ask the right people for helpYou are comfortable navigating ambiguity and operating in the gray spaceYou can easily adjust to new situations, pivot when priorities change and make accommodations as needed to be effective in your role and deliver on goalsYou take privacy and security seriously, and always consider them when developing solutionsYou're a self-starter who proactively builds and solves problems with an ability to manage projects simultaneously and relish the hustleYou are comfortable working in a start-up environment and excited to engage in strategic thinking for new initiativesYou are forward-thinking and look beyond immediate tasks to consider long-term, strategic impactDirect experience in value creation work within venture funds, crypto / blockchain / AI or crypto-curious with an eagerness to learnYou are intellectually curious and seek knowledge on a consistent basisWhat We OfferInspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environmentCompetitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensationCompany paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependentsLife insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage401K planPre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent careUnlimited PTO / Flexible time offPaid parental leaveNew water-front office with world-class perks and amenitiesLocation: Stamford, CTWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.