Investment Lead, Venture

3 days ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States Digital Currency Group Full time

What You'll Be A Part Of:

Founded 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 Role: 

We are looking for someone to drive DCG's early stage crypto venture investments in the US, reporting to the Head of Venture Investments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the crypto venture landscape, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of end-to-end leadership of early stage crypto venture investments.  

What You'll Be Responsible For: 

  • Identify opportunities and run the investment process, including initial contact, commercial due diligence, presenting to the investment committee and working with the legal team on legal due diligence and deal documentation 
  • Staying current on key trends in crypto across multiple markets (with a focus on the US) as well as anticipate, research and map new trends 
  • Manage, grow, and maintain a deep network of relationships with top VCs, founders, builders and other industry players to stay at the cutting edge of crypto 
  • Testing, measuring and iterating on alternative investment sourcing channels 
  • Work with post-investment platform team to ensure DCG is value-add to portfolio companies in crypto 
  • Build the DCG brand in crypto, leading relevant PR initiatives and raising our profile at events 

What You'll Bring: 

  • Bachelor's degree (finance, business, engineering or related field), advanced degree preferred 
  • 6 – 10 years of relevant experience in early stage investing in crypto 
  • Strong understanding of venture capital through prior experience as a VC investor or as a startup operator having raised from venture capital    
  • Demonstrated interest in crypto; prior experience in fintech/crypto/AI a plus   
  • Early stage VC network (crypto, web2, fintech, AI) and very good at relationship building and management   
  • Ability to build a broad network, learn quickly and keep on topic of emerging trends in a face-paced industry    
  • Founder empathy and understanding  
  • Efficient and self-directed  
  • Open-minded yet decisive 
  • Collaborative and a team player 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal   

What We Offer: 

  • Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environment 
  • Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation 
  • Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents 
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage 
  • 401K plan 
  • Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care 
  • Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities 

We 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. 

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