What You’ll Be A Part Of:

DCG is a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies all over the world. Founded in 2015, DCG’s mission is to accelerate the development of a better financial system through digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing 200+ companies in 35 countries. In addition to its investment portfolio, DCG is the parent company of Grayscale Investments (the largest digital currency asset manager), Luno (a crypto investment platform and wallet), and Foundry (a digital asset mining and staking company).

We are seeking an A. I. Operations Associate to join our dynamic team, reporting directly to the VP, Strategy. In this role, you will be a cornerstone in the expansion and refinement of our business incubation strategy. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience from asset management, with a proven track record of supporting fast-paced businesses and collaborating with various departments to streamline operations.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Cryptocurrency/Digital Assets

• Oversee daily custody and trade support activities for cryptocurrency, ensuring seamless settlement and reconciliation processes.
• Manage and execute high-value crypto and fiat transactions, ensuring rigorous due diligence for transfers typically exceeding $1 million USD.
• Ensure the highest level of data accuracy within internal systems to facilitate monthly and ad hoc reporting.
• Assist the VP, Strategy to diligence manage the onboarding of new trading and custody platforms, trade execution, and reporting.
• Develop and document robust operational workflows and controls for a scalable operations infrastructure.

Incubation

• Support the creation and management of a process to source, diligence, and on-board new companies to incubate.
• Advise Founders on the nuance technical requirements of various decentralized artificial intelligence platforms
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting team to track, plan, and execute payments and distributions related to new incubations.
• Develop and maintain portfolio performance modeling and investment attribution analysis for both internal reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to communicate with portfolio companies to ensure prompt and precise collection of investor updates and KPIs
• Assist the VP, Strategy to design and implement scalable and innovative solutions to help manage our rapidly growing portfolio of early-stage investments.

General

• Provide expert operational and technical guidance within the firm as it relates to decentralized artificial intelligence.
• Experience with coding, programming, and database management (e.g., Python, Java, SQL, etc.) is a must.
• Handle a steady stream of ad-hoc operations requests that require an inquisitive, thoughtful, and accurate approach to creative and timely resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders across various groups including Investments, Trading, Platform, Legal, Accounting, and Security.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in asset management operations or financial services.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree or certifications a plus.
• Prior experience with cryptocurrency operations and technology implementations strongly desired.
• Experience with decentralized A.I. systems (e.g., Bittensor, Akash, Render, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with high-value payments (greater than $1 million USD) is a plus.
• Strong track record of advancement/attainment in both academic and professional environments.

We are looking for people with:

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for cryptocurrency and financial markets.
• A strong work ethic and a high degree of ownership in everything you do.
• Exceptional analytical abilities with a knack for problem-solving and attention to detail.
• The ability to think strategically, generate innovative ideas, and translate strategy into execution.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a desire to take initiative and assist teammates.
• The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and be aware of potential risks.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and drive results.
• Adaptability to learn quickly and navigate new challenges and changes.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work environment (minimum 2 days in office)
• Passionate colleagues and the opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team at the start of its ascent
• An invigorating start-up environment
• Competitive base salary, bonus, and incentive compensation
• Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• 401K plan
• Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
• Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Brand new water-front office with world-class perks and amenities

Location: Stamford, CT with hybrid options

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.