The Senior Associate will manage deal execution, conduct due diligence, build financial models, negotiate deals, and support existing portfolio companies in the blockchain industry.
About Us:
Gate is one of the world’s top5 largest digital asset exchanges by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
Are you looking to be a part of the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?
Role Overview
- We are looking for a Senior Associate to support deal execution and portfolio management at Gate Ventures. This position involves hands-on sourcing, diligence, and working closely with Partners on high-impact investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Source potential investments through network, research, and proactive outreach.
- Conduct in-depth due diligence on protocols, teams, markets, and token models.
- Build financial models, analyze on-chain data, and prepare investment memos.
- Support deal negotiation, term sheet drafting, and closing processes.
- Monitor and support existing portfolio companies, including performance tracking and founder assistance.
- Contribute to market research, thesis development, and internal reporting.
- Assist in pipeline management and weekly updates on opportunities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, private equity, or crypto operations/research (prior crypto VC or protocol experience strongly preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in on-chain tools (e.g., Dune, Nansen), token economics, and market trend analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate early-stage crypto projects and identify emerging narratives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing investment recommendations.
- Crypto-native mindset with active participation in the ecosystem (e.g., contributions to protocols, public writing, or community involvement).
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field; CFA or similar a plus.
Location
Remote-friendly, with occasional travel for conferences and meetings.
Website
Gate Venture : https://www.gate.com/ventures
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