Investment Analyst (Digital Assets, Macro & VC)

The Institute of Free Technology is a startup studio with several internal startups laying the foundations for a freer internet upon which communities can evolve into network states.

The team:

IFT Investments protects & grows treasury assets across three strategies:

• Short-term (<1 year): Global listed bonds (Govi’s, IG corporates) & crypto staking yield


• Medium term (1-3 years): Liquid Crypto Token trading


• Long-term (3+ years): Venture capital (crypto & related businesses)

Successful candidates should demonstrate expertise in at least two of these investment verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Analysis & Research

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis across global macro and digital assets


• Research macro trends, protocols, and emerging sector narratives


• Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities


• Develop financial models and valuation frameworks


• Create detailed investment memoranda for committee review

Portfolio Management Support

• Support trading & execution for approved strategies & deals


• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics with monthly performance reports


• Track investment objectives and rebalancing needs


• Maintain detailed investment documentation

Strategic Development

• Build and maintain key industry relationships


• Serve as subject matter expert on market trends


• Support senior investment managers in strategy execution


• Participate in investment committee discussions

Required Personal Skills:

• Self-directed work ethic with strong initiative


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability


• Attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to work across time zones


• Comfort with a highly unstructured environment, ambiguity and rapid change

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments or related field


• Preferred: Professional certification (FMVA, CA, CFA, MBA, CAIA etc)


• Investment experience (VC, PE, IB, PWM, Crypto treasury, own capital etc)
  
  
  • Mid-level: 3-5 years
  
  
  • Senior-level: 5-7 years
  
  
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Financial analysis skills


• Hands-on crypto experience


• Proven risk management capabilities


• Strong security practices in digital asset handling


• Deep understanding of blockchain technology

Professional Skills

• Exceptional analytical and research abilities


• Clear, structured communication and documentation


• Strategic risk assessment and mitigation


• Demonstrated alignment with our principles

Bonus points:

• Prior roles in crypto organisations, treasury management


• Personal crypto investing >3 years


• Early-stage investing experience

[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

Hiring process:

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1. Introduction call with the Talent team


2. Interview with the Investment Analyst


3. Interview with the CFO


4. Paid project (2-3 hours of work)


5. Interview co-founder

Note: A background check might be required for this role.

Compensation:

We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.