About the company
Itās not very often that a new asset class is born. But thatās exactly what weāre witnessing today with the rise of crypto. Over just the last four years, crypto has evolved from an embryonic $50B market to a young-but-growing $1T+ market today. At Bitwise, we think itās just getting started. In fact, we believe crypto has reached a turning point, and is headed north of $10T over the next few years. Along the way, we expect there to be risks, pitfalls, and uncertainty ā much like there was during the rise of the Web, of cloud computing, and of apps. But we also expect there will be great opportunities, and millions of people wanting to participate in the potential upside. Our goal at Bitwise is to help busy investors understand and access the opportunities emerging in the cryptocurrency asset class. We want all those who so desire to be able to come along for the ride in a secure and simple manner, and to be able to benefit from the role crypto exposure can play in pursuing their investment objectives. Today is an exciting moment for Bitwise as a firm. In 2021 we crossed $1B in AUM and are growing quickly with a suite of leading crypto index funds spanning large-cap crypto assets (ticker: BITW), DeFi, NFTs, Metaverse, and more to come. We also created the index behind the worldās first crypto industry equities ETF. We focus on serving investment professionals ā financial advisors, family offices, hedge funds, endowments, foundations, and others ā the people entrusted to look after the capital and savings of individuals and institutions across the country. We provide education, partnership, and professionally managed investment products tailored to this groupās needs, to help them build their view, pick their strategy, and get their exposure. Currently, Bitwise is a close-knit team of 70+ professionals. Think of us as a mix of an asset manager and a tech start-up. Our backgrounds combine technology expertise with decades of experience in asset management and indexing, coming from firms including BlackRock, Wealthfront, J.P. Morgan, IndexIQ, ETF.com, Blackstone, Meta, and Google, as well as the U.S. Attorneyās Office. Weāre backed by some of the most accomplished investors in venture capital and veterans of the financial services world. We love working together, we love what we do, and weāre excited about whatās ahead.
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities:
šResearching and developing new index concepts: This includes exploring new index concepts driven by client demand, market conditions, and investment trends. šTesting and compiling index methodologies: Compiling and backtesting index methodologies using tools like Python, Excel, SQL, and VBA to ensure robustness and accuracy. šOngoing maintenance and enhancement of index methodologies: šEnsuring existing index methodologies are up-to-date and incorporating the latest investment trends and regulatory developments, particularly in areas like sustainability and climate. šConducting index policy research and consultations: Performing research related to index policies and participating in consultations with clients and internal teams. šDesigning and maintaining internal systems to calculate and maintain indexes for benchmarking and quality control purposes. šPreparing analysis and materials for investment committee and client reportingCollaborate cross-functionally with trading, research, sales, operations, and compliance teams. šConsulting with the Institutional Sales Team.
Role Requirements:
š8+ years of experience in financial services, investment management, or crypto research, ideally as an analyst, strategist, or specialist. A deep familiarity with indexes and index-based strategies is preferred. šA strong understanding of and fascination with crypto. You are both excited about cryptoās potential and aware of its risks. šA broad-based understanding of investment processes in different asset classes (e.g. equity, digital assets, futures etc.), investment > šDetail-oriented, with an obsession on numerical accuracy. Strong data and quantitative skills. šStrong communication skills, both in writing and conversation. You can convey complex narratives and details with clarity and simplicity.
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