Research Associate

The Research Associate will work closely with the Portfolio Manager and a small team of research and investment professionals to analyze digital assets and their underlying blockchains to identify investment opportunities. The role requires the ability to generate trade recommendations based on fundamental analysis and relative valuation metrics as well as an ability to effectively communicate findings both verbally and through detailed reports. This role is ideal for someone with some technical know-how (i.e. getting third party data through APIs) and strong written communication skills. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the digital asset ecosystem with a strong expertise in valuation, ideally trained at a buy-side financial services firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze assigned cryptocurrencies for a variety of fundamental and technical factors
• Maintain relative value comps on segments within the crypto markets
• Maintain summaries on a number of cryptocurrencies and write detailed assessments of a select subset of these cryptocurrencies
• Monitor industry-wide trends, community discussions, events, technical milestones, and social media
• Develop actionable investment ideas and prepare investment memos
• Monitor project, currency and industry news and developments
• Build relationships with counterparties and industry stakeholders

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of crypto markets and an understanding of cryptocurrencies; knowledge of DeFi strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of prior experience in investment research, private equity or restructuring advisory services
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write detailed views on industry themes as well as individual cryptocurrencies
• Extreme attention to detail
• Highly process-driven with problem solving ability
• Self-motivated with the flexibility to work independently and with the team
• Location: New York, NY

If interested, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply on LinkedIn.

About Menai:

A B2B platform, MFG operates two primary businesses: Menai Asset Management, an asset management platform that offers holistic, risk-adjusted exposure to the digital asset space, and Menai Markets, a market making platform, that are targeted to institutional clients and customers. We believe that emerging blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to disrupt traditional finance – unlocking significant market efficiencies, powering the next generation of financial products, and increasing global access to secure, transparent, and equitable financial services.

As a young company, we are forward looking, cutting edge and nimble – focused on building a highly scalable business with great upside, while minimizing market, operational and reputational risk. We are guided by a culture of excellence, unimpeachable integrity and authenticity.

MFG offers its employees the opportunity to:

• Build and share in the upside of a new and exciting company,
• Participate in an exploding space,
• Work in an intellectually stimulating and collaborative work environment
• Change the world for the better