Platform analyst at 1kx

1kx is an early-stage investment firm that specializes in ecosystem growth. We primarily lead Seed and Series A investment rounds in crypto & web3 projects, covering areas such as infrastructure, DeFi & NFTfi, digital media, and gaming. We started in 2018 and have since been building a world-class platform to support our portfolio of 80+ companies, with the goal of being the most founder-friendly and helpful source of capital. Our team comprises technical operators and strategic thinkers who can help protocols build core technical infrastructure, run token economy audits, establish strong governance practices, and grow their ecosystems. If you’re passionate about supporting early-stage founders, believe in the opportunity for token networks to transform economic and social participation, and take pride in delivering excellence, you’ll fit right in.

We are a fully remote team with colleagues across North America, Europe, and Asia. This role reports to our Partner, based in Switzerland, who leads our institutional platform activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and organized individual ready to roll up their sleeves to help grow our platform initiatives. This role will extend across multiple vectors of support for the 80+ projects in our global portfolio and allow us to deepen connections across the web3 ecosystem and more mainstream audiences.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to learn about the venture capital and crypto industries and work closely with our team and portfolio, gaining unique insights and access to the best network in crypto & web3.
• A chance to work with a dynamic and globally diverse team.
• Independent work that favors self-starters.
• Merit-based work culture.
• Future opportunities for roles within our team or our portfolio.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of work experience in management consulting, VC/PE, or startups.
• Proven experience in a platform or operations role, preferably within the startup or venture capital industry.
• Excellent organizational, communications, and project management skills.
• Ability to be super productive working independently as part of a remote, globally distributed team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an analytical mind.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools, including Google Suite, Airtable, Canva, and events management tools. Experience is not necessarily required, but a willingness to learn them is.
• Familiarity with the venture capital industry and crypto & web3 or broader startup ecosystems would be a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Support our team across platform initiatives, from day-to-day portfolio support requests to conducting research and analysis on specific projects, market segments, and industry trends.
• Identify and analyze potential business development opportunities, partnerships, and integrations to drive portfolio growth while building and maintaining relationships across the ecosystem to support their implementation.
• Update internal documents and tools and assist in preparing and delivering presentations, research, and reports.
• Play a key role in growing our events program, from planning and logistics to programming and on-site support.
• Contribute to special projects & new initiatives across the firm as required.
• Communications and content support, including drafting messaging and PR.

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