Pantera Capital is the first U.S. institutional asset manager focused exclusively on blockchain technology. Pantera launched the first cryptocurrency fund in the United States when bitcoin was at $65/BTC in 2013. The firm subsequently launched the first exclusively-blockchain venture fund. In 2017, Pantera was the first firm to offer an early-stage token fund. Pantera manages $5.2 billion across three strategies – passive, hedge, and venture – and has backed 110 early-stage token projects and 100 blockchain companies across various stages. A list of Pantera portfolio companies can be found here.
Pantera is hiring an Investment Analyst for its New York office to join the Liquid Token Fund, an open-ended investment fund focused primarily on liquid tokens. The core of the strategy is conducting rigorous traditional fundamental research to identify high quality long-term digital asset investment opportunities. As an analyst you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior team members and drive the investment process from beginning to end. The ideal candidate is a passionate public markets investor who is excited about the opportunity to adapt and apply traditional investment frameworks to a burgeoning new asset class.
Responsibilities
Research: Research trends, develop frameworks for "around-the-corner" thinking, identity and share new investment ideas
Analysis: Analyze data (e.g., usage metrics, financial metrics, tokenomics), build financial models and perform valuation analyses to evaluate potential investments and track existing investments
Diligence: helping the team evaluate prospective investments through financial analysis, market research, product reviews, competitive analysis, competitor checks and other primary research
Content: Write investment memos and industry frameworks to support investment decisions and burnish our reputation
Qualifications
1-4 years of full-time work experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds or Consulting
Deep experience with Financial Modeling
Demonstrable personal interest or knowledge of blockchain and the crypto space
Hungry, high-energy and perpetually curious
Strong intellectual horsepower
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, organization and planning
Disciplined self-starter that can operate independently with limited oversight
Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Based in NYC or a willingness to relocate
Salary Range
$125,000—$140,000 USD
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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