Investment Analyst, Onchain Economy

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. The Onchain Economy ETF ($NODE) seeks to capture the growth of the digital asset ecosystem by investing in companies shaping the Bitcoin, fintech, and energy infrastructure landscape. We are seeking an Investment Analyst to source, evaluate, and communicate investment opportunities within the digital asset space. In this role, you will conduct research, valuations, and appraisals of equities, tokens, and cryptocurrencies, and collaborate with team members and market participants to underwrite investment ideas. This position focuses on traditional equity analysis within the Bitcoin, fintech, and energy infrastructure ecosystems - evaluating publicly traded and private companies that provide exposure to these sectors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform traditional equity research and financial analysis on Bitcoin-related securities, fintech, and energy infrastructure companies
• Develop and maintain financial models incorporating detailed operational forecasts, valuation frameworks (DCF, comparables, SOTP) and scenario analysis
• Propose portfolio construction ideas and write high-conviction investment theses supported by rigorous quantitative and fundamental research
• Monitor relevant developments across the Bitcoin ecosystem, public equity markets, and related energy and technology sectors
• Meet with portfolio teams, write investment memos, and present conclusions to investment committee
• Generate leads for new business and present the funds’ strategies and operations to prospective and existing clients
• Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the crypto currency and digital asset financial and fintech ecosystem
• Experience making individual stock recommendations based on detailed industry and corporate evaluations and quantitative financial analysis, ideally from a buy-side or sell-side analyst role
• Technical knowledge on token design, blockchain design/security is a plus
• Micro focus (stock picker) over Macro (Bitcoin as store of value)
• Passionate about how Bitcoin, fintech innovations and energy infrastructure intersect with capital markets and listed equities
• Able to write clearly on a short deadline with conviction
• Experience assessing business and cryptocurrency valuations, monitoring market trends and investment portfolios, analyzing investment decisions, and generating key takeaways
• Prior knowledge/experience with various public/private investment structures, including but not limited to ETFs, mutual funds and partnerships.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Writing, critical thinking, and open mindedness
• Team player who can work independently
• Ability to work in office a minimum of four days per week, with occasional travel for conferences and events
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting or computer science is preferred, but other related degrees will be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of traditional finance, equity research, or accounting experience; sell-side research experience within fintech or technology sectors strongly preferred.
• CFA, CPA preferred
  
  

Compensation

• If this position will be performed in whole or in part in New York City, the base salary range is $100,000 - $150,000. Individual salaries may vary based on different factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this position.
  
  

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.