DeFi Investment Analyst Intern

DeFi Investment Analyst Intern

DeFi Investment Analyst Intern

About the Role

Support the investment team by researching protocols, analysing yield strategies, and sourcing opportunities across the DeFi ecosystem. Contribute to investment memos, build models, and help translate research into live trading strategies.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist in deal sourcing and evaluation by identifying token deals, structured products, and OTC opportunities, and presenting clear recommendations to the investment team.

  • Research new DeFi protocols and summarise their mechanics, risks, and economic models in clear, concise write-ups.

  • Support the team in preparing investment memos, pitch materials, and market updates for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with quantitative and technical colleagues to help translate research insights into live strategies.

  • Learn to navigate on-chain workflows including multisigs, dashboards, and governance tools in a professional context.

  • Contribute to structuring partnerships with DeFi protocols, trading firms, and liquidity providers.

  • Help distil complex concepts into accessible insights for investors and non-technical team members.

  • Track on-chain strategies and identify sustainable yield opportunities across Ethereum, Solana, and other ecosystems.

What You Bring

  • Strong interest in digital assets, DeFi, or financial markets. Prior experience is a plus, but curiosity and drive matter most.

  • Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is required.

  • Strong relationship-building abilities and confidence interacting with professionals across finance and digital assets.

  • Basic coding or data analysis experience (Python/SQL) is a plus but not required.

  • Proactive, independent mindset with a strong willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

  • Familiarity with financial concepts such as valuation, derivatives, and yield structures, or a strong willingness to learn them.

  • Comfortable analysing market data, liquidity dynamics, and emissions schedules to support investment decisions.

  • High attention to detail, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in project work.

What You’ll Get

  • Hands-on exposure to live deals, strategies, and protocols from day one.

  • Mentorship and hands-on learning from professionals with experience in hedge funds, DeFi, and institutional fundraising.

  • Direct networking opportunities with major protocols, investors, and trading firms including team trips to hubs like Dubai, London, and other major European cities for conferences and investor events.

  • Competitive, tax-free compensation with zero income tax, full health insurance coverage, and performance-based bonus potential.

  • Dubai work permit sponsorship with visa and relocation support if you join us on-site.

  • Opportunity to transition into a full-time role upon successful completion of the internship.

  • Real-world impact by contributing directly to scaling a next-generation hedge fund and seeing the results of your work in deals closed and partnerships secured.

  • Flexible, high-ownership environment with the option to work remotely or from our Dubai office with autonomy and trust from day one.