About the Role
Join a leading Web3 company that leverages tokenization and blockchain technology to provide digital property rights and establish the open metaverse. This role is focused on portfolio management, fund operations, regulatory compliance, and risk reporting, supporting investment strategies across various asset classes including DeFi yield and traditional assets.
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Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
- Execute the investment strategy approved by the Investment Committee across quantitative fund-of-funds, DeFi yield, and real world asset strategies.
- Allocate to underlying quantitative managers and manage onboarding, capital deployment, rebalancing, and withdrawals.
- Deploy capital into whitelisted DeFi protocols while managing position sizing and risk controls.
Fund Operations
- Oversee all capital movements, including fiat and stablecoin on- and off-ramps, transfers to DeFi wallets, exchange accounts, and redemption payouts.
- Operate the institutional virtual asset custodian, including transaction execution, policy engine whitelists, and wallet architecture.
- Approve outgoing wire and stablecoin transfer instructions for redemptions in coordination with the fund administrator.
- Collaborate with the fund administrator on subscriptions and redemptions, position data for NAV, and daily on-chain/off-chain reconciliation.
Regulatory & Governance
- Serve as director for the ADGM entity and act as the ADGM portfolio manager, accountable for the regulated activity of managing assets.
- Work alongside the Compliance Officer, MLRO, Risk Officer, and Finance Officer on the control framework, while supporting internal and external audit functions.
- Flexibility to serve as director for the VARA entity and act as the VARA Responsible Individual, accountable for the day-to-day conduct of the licensed activity and maintaining availability to the regulator.
Risk & Reporting
- Monitor fund-level risk limits, including protocol diversification, exposure caps by venue, leverage constraints, and drawdown triggers.
- Maintain operational risk awareness across DeFi protocols and exchange counterparties.
- Report to the Investment Committee on performance, risk metrics, and operational matters.
- Support the annual audit with investment records, trade logs, and rebalancing documentation.
Requirements
Regulatory Eligibility
- UAE resident, or willing to relocate to the UAE (preferably in Abu Dhabi) on a full-time basis.
- Must satisfy the Fit and Proper standards of both regulatory regimes, including possessing the necessary academic or professional qualifications, relevant experience in virtual asset and management, integrity, and a sound understanding of the regulatory framework.
- Must be eligible for VARA and FSRA approval.
- Prior experience as a regulated approved person or licensed individual is a strong advantage.
Experience
- 8-10 years in portfolio management, trading, or fund operations, with managerial or supervisory experience relevant to the Portfolio Manager function.
- Depth in one or more of the following areas: discretionary portfolio management, proprietary trading, digital asset fund management, or institutional fund operations with direct involvement in trade execution, reconciliation, or custodian interaction.
Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of crypto quant strategies: delta-neutral, basis, carry, and perpetual futures.
- Knowledge of DeFi protocols and mechanics, including lending, staking, liquidity provisioning, and yield strategies.
- Familiarity with engaging in Ethereum smart contracts, ERC-20 standards, and ability to read and verify transactions on block explorers.
- Experience with fund operations, including institutional digital asset custody, NAV calculation, and fund administration workflows.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Experience in ADGM and/or VARA-licensed entities.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, engineering, or a related field; CFA, CAIA, or FRM designation is an advantage.
- Demonstrated proactive risk identification and escalation.
- Strong communication skills with boards, regulators, and service providers.
- Comfort in a build-stage environment where processes are still being established.
The Perks of Joining
- A Vibrant and Diverse Workplace: Experience a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with colleagues from over 15 nationalities.
- Incentives in the Web3 Space: Align your success with the growth of innovative projects in the Web3 environment.
- Direct Impact and Flat Structure: Your ideas matter in a flat organizational structure, facilitating quick implementation.
- Comfortable and Creative Atmosphere: Enjoy a relaxed and productive work environment that encourages casual attire.
- Opportunities Across the Ecosystem: Collaborate with various subsidiary brands within the network, gaining exposure to diverse projects and technologies.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and transportation allowances, to support your well-being.
