Web3 Incubation Strategist

Job Title: Web3 Incubation Strategist

Company: Project People

Location: Remote (UK-based team)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Web3 Incubation Strategist to join our team at Project People. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing relationships and treasury management advisory for top Web3 teams and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treasury Management Advisory:
  • Work closely with trading and market making teams to structure treasury management strategies and communicate them clearly to clients.
  • Articulate rationale and manage communication behind trading or treasury management decisions.
  • Oversee client onboarding activities, perform project due diligence, and manage client relationships and communication with a high level of responsiveness and charm.
• Investment Analysis and Strategy:
  • Develop sharp investment perspectives on categories and companies, justifying investments with a clear understanding of disruptive market technology trends.
  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence on accelerator applicants, evaluating their team, products, technologies, go-to-market plans, competitive positions, and addressable markets.
  • Maintain a clear understanding of market trends, develop market maps, and target potential investment opportunities.
  • Work closely with the Head Analyst and other teams in advising on fundraising, Token Economics, GTM, Marketing, Community, Partnerships, and Token Launch Strategy.
• Market Research and Sector Competency:
  • Oversee market research activities, ensuring the development of core competencies across Web3 sectors (DeFi, DePin, AI, GameFi, RWA, infrastructure, NFTs).
  • Support market research to enable informed investment decisions and targeted outreach.
• Startup Support and Go-to-market Strategy:
  • Work alongside startups to deliver success for Web3 startups, including but not limited to tokenomics, go-to-market strategy, and treasury management advisory.
  • Assist with market research, business strategy, fundraising strategy, and core material creation for pre-seed/seed and pre-sale startups.
  • Build networks and enable cohort growth and excellence.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Experience and Expertise:

• Has 2-5 years of operational or investment experience within Web3 (preferably early stage), including financial modelling, diligence, valuation, go-to-market strategy, and treasury management recommendations.
• Alternatively (or in conjunction with) 2-5 years of experience in or adjacent to trading, market making, or econometric modelling.
• Possesses a solid understanding or fundamental knowledge of the nuances of Web3, crypto, and blockchain concepts and ecosystems or web3 product management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to listen intently, understand problems and concerns, and synthesise solutions using input from trading and tech teams.
• Demonstrates genuine intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn and explain new concepts quickly.
• Can grasp complex information, form sharp viewpoints, and communicate them clearly while managing client expectations and satisfaction.
• Ability to pivot on the fly.

Attributes and Mindset:

• Highly motivated and capable of managing both routine and complex tasks.
• A self-starter comfortable with minimal direction and high expectations.
• Possesses strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Values new ideas and business models.
• Can collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Organised, hardworking, and willing to support others.