Associate, Operations at Grayscale Investments

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Passion and experience within cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
  • 4+ years of investment management operations experience at a financial services company (wirehouse, registered investment adviser or broker/dealer) working with traditional asset management structures such as ETFs, hedge funds, closed end funds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts
  • Strong multi-tasking skills
  • Analytical mindset and the ability to break problems down in order to develop comprehensive solutions
  • Advanced excel / automation abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a true sense of teamwork
  • Experience related to SOX 404 internal control compliance and related concepts (preferred)
  • Experience with Order and Execution Management Systems (OEMS)
  • Series 7 (preferred/or expected to obtain within 3 months)

Responsibilities

  • Help operationalize technical functionality on all Grayscale products, including but not limited to token trade operations and reconciliation
  • Perform selected operational functions attendant to various investment products
  • Create and maintain operational workflows and procedures
  • Support other teams within the firm (such as Trading, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Legal, Product, Compliance & Finance)
  • Develop strong relationships and liaise daily with Grayscale’s service providers including its banking partners, LP and AP cohort that support our ETP, Private Placement and active strategy products and more
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s operational framework and processes
  • Become a key person in the implementation, performance and documentation of internal controls

Skills

Excel
Automation
Reconciliation
Token Trade Operations
Operational Workflows
Process Documentation

Grayscale Investments

Manages investment products for digital assets

About Grayscale Investments

Grayscale Investments manages digital assets, focusing on cryptocurrency and blockchain markets. It offers investment products like exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and trusts, allowing clients to invest in digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum while ensuring regulatory compliance. The company earns revenue through management fees based on assets under management and serves a diverse clientele, including institutional investors. Grayscale's goal is to provide accessible investment opportunities in the digital asset space, helping clients diversify their portfolios.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$886.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other digital asset firms could dilute Grayscale's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency products may lead to stricter compliance requirements.
Volatility of altcoins poses a risk of significant asset devaluation.

Differentiation

Grayscale offers regulated investment products in the digital asset space.
The company provides exposure to digital assets without direct ownership challenges.
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust is the first SEC-reporting digital currency investment vehicle.

Upsides

Grayscale is expanding its product range with 39 new altcoins for Q1 2025.
The company predicts smart contracts will be a top-performing sector in Q1 2025.
Grayscale's inclusion of Solana DeFi apps highlights new investment opportunities.

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