Web3 Finance Analyst

About Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is the largest Web 3 accelerator in the world. Founded in 2014, it works with startups at various stages of their lifecycle from pre-seed / seed (via Base Camp) to later stage about to launch (or live) token networks specializing in a New Data Economy, Infrastructure, DeFi, and what we have coined the Open Metaverse bringing together a network of 1,000 ’s of the world’s leading web 3 founders, protocols, VCs to mentor, and invest in start-ups.

About the role

Outlier Ventures is looking for a Web 3 Finance Analyst to help our Finance, Portfolio and Investor Relations teams to increase their analysis and reporting capacity. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication qualities, exceptional understanding of web 3 and/or early stage investing, a high level of tidiness when dealing with tasks and data, and a track record of successfully providing analysis and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Web 3 Finance Analyst will be responsible for analysing and reporting Portfolio performance, Portfolio valuations, Business Key metrics, and any other ad hoc projects. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whilst we try to create very comprehensive and detailed Job specs, the web 3 ecosystem works at a high speed making it common to get added and removed new responsibilities by time.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to support the Finance, Portfolio, and Investor Relations teams.
• Assist in the development of spreadsheets, scenarios, and projections to assess portfolio valuations and project performances.
• Analyse trends, performance metrics, and financial ratios to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their financial requirements, provide insights, and support decision-making processes.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance against benchmarks, industry peers, and run ad hoc competitor analysis.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to management to optimise investment strategies and mitigate risks.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for ad hoc projects.
• Documentation of best practices and new processes.
• Work on ad hoc projects.

We are a close-knit, highly collaborative team and we are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys a multi-faceted role which requires both analytical and operational thinking.
• Excel whiz who can build excel models
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Web 3 and/or investment knowledge is a must
• 2+ years’ experience in similar roles.
• Positive and progressive mindset, entrepreneurial and ambitious personality.
• Down to earth, team player and “can do” personality traits.

Perks & Package

• Our head office is located in central London, however, we have a flexible working environment with many staff working fully-remote.
• Opportunity to invest directly in projects.
• Private medical insurance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
• Cycle to work scheme.