Liquid Markets Strategy Lead

About Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures is the world's leading Web3 accelerator and one of the most active Web3 investors at pre-seed, with a renowned reputation as the go-to authority for Web3 founders, investors and partners.

Founded in 2014, it works with startups at various stages of their lifecycle from pre-seed / seed (via Base Camp) to later stage about to launch (or live) token networks (via its Ascent Token Launch Program) specialising in a New Data Economy, Infrastructure, DeFi, AI, bringing together a network of 1,000 's of the world's leading web 3 founders, protocols, VCs to mentor, grow and invest in start-ups.

Outlier Ventures’ portfolio includes leading Web3 projects including Biconomy, Boson Protocol, Brave, Cheqd, Cudos, DIA Data, Fetch.ai, Futureverse, IOTA, Ocean Protocol, Root Network and XAI.

For more information visit https://outlierventures.io/

About the Role

As the Liquid Markets Strategy Lead at Outlier Ventures, you will play a pivotal role in a focused team, exploring the development of a liquid token investment management function.

Your mission will be to evaluate, establish, and manage liquid trading strategies, while helping drive the growth and success of the ventures that we have partnered with.

Reporting initially directly to the CEO as we set up the function, this role will expose you at the highest level to startup business strategies, fundraising strategies (particularly at the pre-seed, seed, and pre-sale levels), and deep involvement in network building and mapping within the web3 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Liquid Strategy Development: Evaluate and establish liquid trading strategies that align with both project goals and market conditions
• Startup Business Strategy: Work with web3 startups to shape their business models, drive growth, and navigate market opportunities
• Fundraising Strategy: Support startups in developing fundraising strategies and creating core materials for pre-seed, seed, and pre-sale levels
• Project and Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships across markets, exchanges, and other counterparties. Assist in the mapping and networking processes to support our partner teams

We are looking for someone who fits the following profile:

Essential Skills

• Experience working with crypto, both personally and professionally
• 6-8 years of professional experience with a strong understanding of liquid hedge fund strategy, agency trading, and market-making
• Awareness of the regulatory landscape relevant to web3 and crypto
• Background in technology and operations infrastructure
• Leadership experience, capable of managing teams and projects

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative and delivers results
• Credible and responsible personality with a passion for emerging technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a talented team
• Organized problem-solver with the ability to suggest and carry out practical actions to deal with issues
• Comfortable working fully in a virtual environment

This position is well suited to those looking to jump start their transition into startups, venture or crypto. You’ll get exposure to a broad range of founders, innovations and partners - as well as seeing under the hood of Outlier Ventures.

Location

We’re a distributed team working with teams globally. We favour asynchronous work and the meetings are predominantly within European afternoons/US mornings.

We are actively seeking applicants from candidates of all backgrounds who can bring new different experiences and diversity of thought.

Package

Package is subject to relevant experience. It will bias towards performance related bonuses, including the opportunity to invest directly into token projects on the same terms as the Outlier Ventures partnership

Why work with us

We are not only passionate about building the future, but we also have the depth of niche crypto expertise necessary in legal, structuring, branding, and token engineering to execute and help guide a project from zero to one. We have been accelerating Web 3 founders since 2014 and have helped raise over $350 million USD in funding. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting projects globally and with a world-class team of web3 experts.

We have built a massive global partner network that can be brought to bear on any challenge, and our portfolio success record speaks volumes. The projects we work with inevitably become immersed into our benevolent multibillion-dollar token network ecosystem of shared goals, team spirit, and deep talent pools.

We work closely with our founders at every stage of development they are in, and we bring a legacy of proven value to the table. We invite you to join us and apply let’s build a better Internet together.

What we can offer you

Exposure to some of the most exciting businesses in the web 3.0 and blockchain space.

• The ability to work with a broad variety of stakeholders around the world.
• Full autonomy in your role and the opportunity to explore any areas of interest should it meet the vision of the business.
• Private medical insurance if UK based.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme if UK based
• Opportunity to invest directly into token projects on the same terms as the Outlier Ventures partnership