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Rothschild & Co

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group, family-controlled for seven generations and at the centre of financial markets for over 200 years. Our 4,200 financial advisory specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries bring a unique international perspective across four leading businesses — Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

Overview

Building on our established expertise in the blockchain space through the R-co Thematic Blockchain Global Equity fund, which has successfully invested in companies exposed to blockchain technologies since its inception, Rothschild & Co Asset Management is aiming to develop a new investment vehicle to capitalize on emerging innovations in the blockchain, digital assets and Web3 ecosystems.

As such, we are seeking a highly motivated VC Principal to join our investment team, with a focus on early-stage digital asset investing. This role involves sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in both token and equity deals within the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. Drawing on Rothschild & Co's global network and financial expertise, you will contribute to building a portfolio of category-defining companies and protocols that reshape trillion-dollar markets through blockchain, DeFi, and related technologies. Inspired by leading crypto-native firms, this position emphasizes thesis-driven investing, first-principles thinking, and autonomy in identifying generational opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Source and originate investment opportunities in early-stage digital assets, including tokens, equity, and hybrid structures, by leveraging personal networks, industry events, and ecosystem relationships.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including financial modeling, technical analysis, market assessment, and risk evaluation of protocols, companies, and token economics.
• Lead deal execution, from term sheet negotiation to closing, collaborating with legal, compliance, and operations teams.
• Monitor and manage portfolio investments, providing strategic support to founders and teams on growth, governance, and scaling in the crypto space.
• Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and speaking engagements on topics like blockchain infrastructures, DeFi, blockchain security, and digital asset valuation methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital assets into broader investment strategies, fostering synergies with traditional finance.
• Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in crypto to inform investment theses.
• Contribute to fund raising and marketing activities.
  
  

Profile Required

• 6–8 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with a strong focus on technology investments; prior exposure to digital assets, blockchain, or crypto is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing deals in early-stage tech or fintech, ideally including token or equity investments in high-growth startups.
• Strong technical foundation, with the ability to evaluate protocols, smart contracts, and token models; familiarity with languages like Solidity or experience in other tech ecosystems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial modeling, valuation techniques, and first-principles thinking to assess complex, fast-moving opportunities.
• Proven network in the global tech communities, with the autonomy to identify and pursue high-conviction investments.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) advantageous.
• Passionate about institutionalizing digital assets as an investable class and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Korean) are beneficial for engaging global ecosystems.