Public Equities Director

Digital Currency Group•Stamford, CT

About The Position

Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets. We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term. We are seeking an Public Equities Director to support DCG’s public markets investing activities. This role is ideal for someone who has genuine interest in the cryptocurrency and fintech ecosystem, strong analytical capabilities and a passion for fundamental investing. By working closely with senior members of the team to develop insights, build financial models and support due diligence, your efforts will be critical to managing the public equity portfolio. You’ll join a small, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team that values autonomy and initiative, with direct access to senior investment professionals. The environment is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious individual and provides continuous exposure to emerging technologies and unconventional investment opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
4-7+ years of professional experience in equity research, public markets investing, private equity, or a related fundamental investing field.
Exposure to or strong interest in the cryptocurrency industry - professional experience is a plus.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with expertise conducting bottom-up fundamental analysis.
Ability to synthesize analysis into clear insights and communicate them effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry.
A collaborative mindset paired with the ability to take ownership of workstreams and operate with a high degree of accountability.

Responsibilities

Conducting deep fundamental research on publicly traded companies across the cryptocurrency and adjacent fintech industries.
Building detailed financial models to evaluate company performance, valuation, and risk/return drivers.
Driving idea generation through analysis of industry trends, company filings/earnings, and identification of catalysts and thematic developments.
Preparing investment memos and presenting recommendations to senior investment team members and the Investment Committee.
Collaborating with other teams (Venture, Tokens, Funds, Trading) to share insights and contribute to a cohesive view of the cryptocurrency and fintech landscape.
Building and maintaining relationships with sell-side analysts, data providers, and industry experts to stay current on market developments.

Benefits

Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environment
Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation
Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
401K plan
Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.