April 9, 2024
About Outlier Ventures
Outlier Ventures is the largest Web 3 accelerator in the world. 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 specializing in a New Data Economy, Infrastructure, DeFi, and what we have coined the Open Metaverse bringing together a network of 1,000 ’s of the world’s leading web 3 founders, protocols, VCs to mentor, and invest in start-ups.
About the role
Outlier Ventures is looking for a Web 3 Finance Analyst to help our Finance, Portfolio and Investor Relations teams to increase their analysis and reporting capacity. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication qualities, exceptional understanding of web 3 and/or early stage investing, a high level of tidiness when dealing with tasks and data, and a track record of successfully providing analysis and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Web 3 Finance Analyst will be responsible for analysing and reporting Portfolio performance, Portfolio valuations, Business Key metrics, and any other ad hoc projects. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whilst we try to create very comprehensive and detailed Job specs, the web 3 ecosystem works at a high speed making it common to get added and removed new responsibilities by time.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial analysis to support the Finance, Portfolio, and Investor Relations teams.
- Assist in the development of spreadsheets, scenarios, and projections to assess portfolio valuations and project performances.
- Analyse trends, performance metrics, and financial ratios to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with business units to understand their financial requirements, provide insights, and support decision-making processes.
- Monitor and evaluate financial performance against benchmarks, industry peers, and run ad hoc competitor analysis.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to management to optimise investment strategies and mitigate risks.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for ad hoc projects.
- Documentation of best practices and new processes.
- Work on ad hoc projects.
We are a close-knit, highly collaborative team and we are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys a multi-faceted role which requires both analytical and operational thinking.
- Excel whiz who can build excel models
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Web 3 and/or investment knowledge is a must
- 2+ years’ experience in similar roles.
- Positive and progressive mindset, entrepreneurial and ambitious personality.
- Down to earth, team player and “can do” personality traits.
Perks & Package
- Our head office is located in central London, however, we have a flexible working environment with many staff working fully-remote.
- Opportunity to invest directly in projects.
- Private medical insurance.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
- Cycle to work scheme.