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About Hack VC

Hack VC is a web3 venture capital firm. We focus on early-stage investments in crypto infrastructure and networks. Hack VC is a tight-knit team that believes in autonomy, transparency and fundamentals. In addition to our investment work, we run hack.summit(), one of the largest global conferences and communities for blockchain programmers (130k+ attendees from 150+ countries to date), and hack.labs(), our in-house tech platform for institutional grade network participation through which we provide liquidity, stake, make open-source contributions, and more.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Partner - Liquid & Markets with deep expertise in trading, DeFi and crypto markets to join Hack VC. In this role, you would:

• Manage the firm's token positions across liquid and illiquid crypto assets, utilizing both traditional and on-chain financial instruments.
• Structure complex deals involving tokens, warrants, SAFTs, and other crypto-native instruments.
• Lead investment strategy and execution in DeFi protocols, stablecoins, fintech rails, and crypto market infrastructure.
• Source, diligence, and drive investment decisions in trading infrastructure, market-making protocols, DEXs, derivatives platforms, and related market structure innovations.
• Prepare investment memos and lead presentations at investment committee meetings, advocating for high-conviction opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies on tokenomics, market design, liquidity strategies, and go-to-market execution.
• Leverage your network to win competitive deals and create value for portfolio companies through introductions to market makers, exchanges, and liquidity providers.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership through research publications, conference presentations, and social media presence.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience in traditional markets, crypto trading, DeFi, or related financial markets.
• Demonstrated track record of successful investments or trading strategies with quantifiable returns in cutting-edge strategies.
• Hands-on experience with crypto risk management, including using options, perps, and other derivatives.
• Expertise in exotic financial instruments and structured products.
• Strong network within crypto trading communities.
• Curious or active participant in crypto markets with demonstrable on-chain activity.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a trader, portfolio manager, or investment professional at a crypto fund, prop trading firm, or TradFi institution transitioning to crypto.
• Deep understanding of and experience using DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending protocols, derivatives, yield strategies, etc.) and ability to analyze protocol mechanics and economic security.
• Background in quantitative finance, market microstructure, or algorithmic trading.
• Technical understanding of smart contract code and ability to review protocol implementations.
• Track record of angel investments or advisory work with DeFi protocols.
• Strong public presence and thought leadership in DeFi/trading communities.

About the Role

• Competitive salary and carried interest.
• 401(k) and health, dental and vision benefits.
• Travel with the team for crypto conferences around the world to meet founders in the wild, build relationships, organize events, etc.
• We’re a flat org. You will work directly with the partners, our research team and hack.labs().

Expected salary range: $200,000 to $300,000 plus potential for carried interest

This expected salary range reflects the good faith salary range for this role and is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, market conditions, business needs and more.

Hack VC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.