Defi Jobs in New York, New York, United States

About Client:

• Founded in 2021, Client is a continuous settlement blockchain protocol that aspires to transform payroll, cash flow and token vesting by allowing users to send payments and distributions every second
• The company is launching the world’s first blockchain payroll product with full tax withholding and the first debit card for Solana wallets
• Client is backed by leading Silicon Valley VCs and has raised ~$40M across multiple fundraising rounds, ~$20M of which is allocated towards a traditional payroll M&A strategy

Client’s M&A Strategy:

• Client’s goal is to complete 6 acquisitions within 12 months, adding 250K+ payroll users and tax/payroll float assets to the Client platform
• Defi-based monetization of float assets will bring immediate revenue to Client, and the subsequent conversion of traditional payroll users will bring incremental revenue to Client over the migration period post-closing
• The Client M&A team expects meaningful EBITDA margin uplift in targets from these two strategies

Responsibilities:

• Build financial/operating models and perform valuation analyses
• Assist in managing diligence processes and third-party advisor workstreams
• Analyze companies and historical/projected financial and business information
• Support business development initiatives, including help identify prospective acquisition targets and initiate outreach to company founders/management
• Conduct industry research including through primary sources (expert networks, etc.) and research reports

Requirements:

• Four-year degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields
• 3.5+ GPA
• Minimum 1 year of experience in investment banking, M&A, management consulting or related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Solid understanding of financial statements/financial modeling
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Self-starting team player who can excel in a fast-paced, start-up work environment
• Ability to:
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities
• Be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action
• Passion for crypto and/or financial technology industries

Other:

• Compensation: $100,000 per year (paid on a per second basis through Client stream and convertible to USD at any-time) plus deal-closing cash bonus and annual bonus (target cash compensation of $150,000); strong performers will be offered a meaningful equity grant
• Location: NYC / Remote
• Employment Start Date: ASAP (Q4 2022)