The Institute of Free Technology is a startup studio with several internal startups laying the foundations for a freer internet upon which communities can evolve into network states.

The team:

IFT Investments protects & grows treasury assets across three strategies:

– Short-term (<1 year): Global listed bonds (Govi’s, IG corporates) & crypto staking yield
– Medium term (1-3 years): Liquid Crypto Token trading
– Long-term (3+ years): Venture capital (crypto & related businesses)

Successful candidates should demonstrate expertise in at least two of these investment verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Analysis & Research

– Conduct comprehensive market analysis across global macro and digital assets
– Research macro trends, protocols, and emerging sector narratives
– Identify and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities
– Develop financial models and valuation frameworks
– Create detailed investment memoranda for committee review

Portfolio Management Support

– Support trading & execution for approved strategies & deals
– Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics with monthly performance reports
– Track investment objectives and rebalancing needs
– Maintain detailed investment documentation

Strategic Development

– Build and maintain key industry relationships
– Serve as subject matter expert on market trends
– Support senior investment managers in strategy execution
– Participate in investment committee discussions

Required Personal Skills:

– Self-directed work ethic with strong initiative
– Excellent written and verbal communication
– Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
– Attention to detail and organizational skills
– Ability to work across time zones
– Comfort with a highly unstructured environment, ambiguity and rapid change

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

– Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments or related field
– Preferred: Professional certification (FMVA, CA, CFA, MBA, CAIA etc)
– Investment experience (VC, PE, IB, PWM, Crypto treasury, own capital etc)
– – Mid-level: 3-5 years
– – Senior-level: 5-7 years

Technical Expertise

– Financial analysis skills
– Hands-on crypto experience
– Proven risk management capabilities
– Strong security practices in digital asset handling
– Deep understanding of blockchain technology

Professional Skills

– Exceptional analytical and research abilities
– Clear, structured communication and documentation
– Strategic risk assessment and mitigation
– Demonstrated alignment with our principles

Bonus points:

– Prior roles in crypto organisations, treasury management
– Personal crypto investing >3 years
– Early-stage investing experience

[Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of these criteria, we’d still love to hear from you anyway if you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Just explain to us why in your cover letter].

Hiring process:

– Introduction call with the Talent team
– Interview with the Investment Analyst
– Interview with the CFO
– Paid project (2-3 hours of work)
– Interview co-founder

Note: A background check might be required for this role.

Compensation:

We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.