Head of Investment Research at Token Metrics – Apply Now

• The Head of Investment Research will be expected to source a growing number of investment opportunities and formulating proactive investment theses on areas of interest.
• This position will provide all facets of analysis and assessment of potential venture capital investments and portfolio management activities, and should show the ability to establish “go-to” relationships with prospective company management teams when leading investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models relating to VC financing transactions, restructurings, valuation analyses and liquidity events.
• Perform due diligence such as customer and management references, industry research (e.g. market sizing and mapping and competitive landscape analyses), while demonstrating the ability to form a viewpoint on investment opportunities.
• Craft investment memoranda and presentation materials for the partnership, and in a lead investor capacity, to include developing and refining presentation themes, data gathering and synthesis, and constructing professional presentation materials.
• Work with portfolio companies to enhance operations and performance, report on portfolio company’s performance and supporting them on ad hoc projects.
• Create processes and infrastructures to ensure long-term scalability of Token Metrics investment process.
• Demonstrate an ability to leverage an existing network of relationships that can enable the professional to source a growing number of compelling investment opportunities.
• Show a maturing ability to present investment opportunities to Token Metrics’ Executive Investment Committee.
• Remain up to date on all blockchain and cryptocurrency news

Requirements

• Extensive investing experience in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space
• CFA, MBA or higher from top business school is preferred, along large silicon valley network of Corporate and VC leaders
• An outstanding performer with years of experience at a top tier venture capital, accelerator, investment bank, consulting firm, corporate venture capital / private equity firm or active M&A corporate development group
• Demonstrated experience leading the strategic alliance and M&A process for opportunities focused on technology spaces that align with corporate clients focus. The ideal candidate will have managed transactions that range in size and complexity; proven ability to drive from start to finish (or know when to walk away from a deal)
• Expert level knowledge of startup financial corporate and deal modeling as well as quantitative analysis
• Strong ability to think strategically and direct others in solving complex business problems under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and the ability to create top-notch presentations and materials that provide business insight that is relevant and digestible to executive decision makers
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, retain and mentor high performing teams of Venture Partners and Principals