About the company
Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading products as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here.
Job Summary
Some examples of your role:
šResearch - Conduct deep-dive comprehensive research on various verticals including chains, protocols, middleware and infrastructure tools to keep the team informed of innovations and market dynamics. šThesis - Collaborate with the investment team to compose and updated investment thesis based on your in-depth market research, your perspective on the latest technical development and innovations, including emerging protocols, partnerships and regulatory changes. šInvestment opportunities - Proactively identify new investment opportunities and make recommendations for buying, staking, or providing liquidity based on your research and trend analysis. šDue diligence ā- Lead the technical due diligence for the venture portfolioās prospect deals and assist with deal the due diligence of market potential, and competitive landscape. šAd hoc projects - help the desk improve systems and processes: this could be anything from implementing portfolio monitoring, to trade execution, custody integration, or implementing on-chain analysis tools.
Hard Skills requirements
š1-3 years of professional experience as a Web3 researcher or equivalent. šAbility to independently conduct technical due diligence on a protocol level. This will require a foundational ability to read and understand code in popular blockchain programming languages (Solidity, Rust, Move, etc.), and a familiarity with version control systems like GitHub for code management and collaboration. šIn-depth understanding of different blockchain architectures, their consensus mechanisms, transaction execution, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols. šA proven track record of conducting due diligence on a wide array of web3 projects. šFamiliarity with blockchain explorers and monitoring tools for tracking transactions and network activity. šExperience interacting with DeFi protocols, especially liquidity mining, yield farming, and interacting with lending protocol across chains. šAdvanced command of Excel/Google Sheets, ideally being able to write Macros. šBasic understanding of core financial products including swaps, options, futures. šThe ability to think analytically and strategically about investment decisions and market trends. šThe ability to work well within a team and be self-guided on a day-to-day basis. šStrong written and analytical skills for deal analysis and internal reporting.