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RockawayX
Venture Analyst
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled Venture Analyst to join our investment team at RockawayX, where you will play a critical role in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage investments in the crypto space. As a Venture Analyst, you will have the opportunity to develop broad coverage across crypto verticals, build technical fluency, and engage credibly with founders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Venture Analyst, your primary responsibilities will include:
Deal Analysis: Conducting due diligence on early-stage crypto projects across sectors and architectures, assessing businesses end-to-end, and building investment memos, market maps, and competitive analyses.
Deal Sourcing: Generating deal flow through proactive outreach, community engagement, and ecosystem presence, building relationships with founders, builders, and other investors, and representing the firm at events, hackathons, and conferences.
Portfolio Management: Monitoring portfolio company progress against milestones and market developments, preparing portfolio updates and performance reports, and supporting portfolio companies with research, introductions, and strategic input.
Research & Thought Leadership: Tracking sector trends, contributing to the firm's evolving investment theses, publishing blog posts and knowledge nuggets, and representing the firm in public-facing research and ecosystem conversations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Bachelor's degree or higher, with a flexible background but a preference for technical fields such as computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
* A generalist orientation with the technical capability to read technical documentation and engage with founders on architecture and design choices.
* Prior investment experience required, at a crypto or traditional venture fund, or in an investing capacity at an operating company.
* Curiosity across the crypto stack, with a point of view on where the interesting opportunities are forming.
* Excellent research and communication skills, with clear, structured writing.
* A self-starter who works independently.
WHY REMOTE
As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our team is tight and collaborative, and we prioritize open communication and transparency.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Private Health Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Work From Home
* Training & Development
* Performance Bonus