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Investment Partner - Liquid Venture

VariantNew York City (SoHo)
On-site Full-Time

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About the job

Join Variant, a pioneering venture firm on the forefront of the crypto revolution, as we seek an Investment Partner for our Liquid Ventures division. We pride ourselves on identifying and supporting transformative projects, having been early investors in notable successes such as Uniswap, Morpho, World, Phantom, and Farcaster.

At Variant, our dedicated and nimble team is deeply integrated into the operational fabric of the ventures we support. From strategic guidance and product development to tokenomics and incentive design, we collaborate closely with founders, providing the insights and support necessary to navigate the complexities of building groundbreaking projects.

We are expanding our team with the addition of an Investment Partner - Liquid Ventures to drive our liquid investment strategy. This role blends in-depth, bottom-up investment analysis with overarching portfolio management, granting you comprehensive exposure to Variant’s investment landscape while working collaboratively with our skilled investment team.

  • Thesis Development & Research: Refine and enhance our frameworks for identifying liquid investment opportunities. Delve into market structures, tokenomics, catalysts, and regulatory dynamics to formulate strong, defensible investment theses.

  • Collaboration & Integration: Work alongside our investment team to ensure that our venture and liquid strategies complement each other. Share insights from liquid markets that can shape venture theses and vice versa.

  • Portfolio Monitoring: Actively track and manage public tokens within our portfolio, including the development of buy and sell strategies. Collaborate with operations to ensure optimal execution in trading activities.

  • Portfolio Support: Collaborate closely with founders to strategize on network launches, encompassing incentive models, tokenomics, market maker collaborations, and trading desk support.

Ideal Attributes

  • Digital Asset Investment Expertise: A minimum of 3 years in trading, research, or portfolio management, preferably within digital assets, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms.

  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in liquid crypto markets, whether through personal or professional investments.

  • Crypto-Native Understanding: A profound grasp of on-chain ecosystems, tokenomics, DeFi primitives, and governance structures. Active engagement in crypto communities is advantageous.

  • Analytical Rigor: Exceptional aptitude for synthesizing data, constructing frameworks, and articulating clear and defensible investment theses. Comfortable operating with both qualitative insights and quantitative models.

About Variant

Variant is a visionary venture capital firm committed to funding innovative, value-generating projects in the cryptocurrency space. With a track record of early investments in leading projects, we are passionate about fostering the next wave of innovation in the blockchain ecosystem.

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