Crypto Investment Analyst/Associate

Job Description

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.

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)

Role:

We're seeking a mid-level crypto Investment Analyst & a senior-level crypto Investment Associate to drive investment decisions across our liquid token portfolio. The ideal candidates combine strong analytical capability with a deep practical understanding of crypto markets i.e. you have used & invested in multiple protocols, across different chains/ecosystems. 

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

• Minimum 3 years crypto investment experience (using protocols & trading/investing) - only apply if you have this experience!
• Must write a concise cover letter, briefly describing crypto investment experience:

Examples of past crypto investments (successes and lessons learned)

Current market view/thesis and specific projects of interest

Preferred approach/style of investing and focus areas (e.g. sectors: DeFi, infra. e.g. chains ETH, SOL etc)

Applications without a cover letter as stated above will not be considered. 

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.

The base payment for this role is circa 80-100k USD. We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto (optional).