Analyst, Operations

Position Summary:

Reporting to Grayscale's Vice President of Operations, our new Analyst, Operations will play a key role in the firm's operations process and gain exposure to a premier asset manager and crypto expert. The successful candidate for this role will need to be an effective communicator, possess a sense of urgency, be methodical, process oriented, and have a high degree of attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Help operationalize technical functionality on all Grayscale products, including but not limited to toke trade operations and reconciliation.
• Perform selected operational functions attendant to various investment products.
• Create and maintain operational workflows and procedures.
• Support other teams within the firm (such as Investor Relations & Finance) as well as the firm’s clients.
• Develop strong relationships and liaise with Grayscale’s service providers including its transfer agent, external counsel, banking, and brokerage partners.
• Assist in the maintenance of investor records and data.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s operational framework and processes.
• Become a key person in the implementation, performance and documentation of internal controls.

Prior Experience/Requirements:

• Passion and experience within cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
• 1-3 years of investment management operations experience at a financial services company (wirehouse, registered investment adviser or broker/dealer) working with traditional asset management structures such as ETF’s, hedge funds, closed end funds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts.
• Strong multi-tasking skills – this role will sit at the intersection of many key business units.
• Analytical mindset and the ability to break problems down in order to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a true sense of teamwork.
• Experience related to SOX 404 internal control compliance and related concepts (preferred).
• Series 7 (preferred)