Senior Hedge Fund / Portfolio Manager (Crypto Fund, VC + Liquid Strategies)

About EMCD

EMCD is a global crypto infrastructure ecosystem powering millions of users worldwide. We operate one of the largest mining pools globally and build products across mining, wallets, crypto savings, payments, exchange infrastructure and DeFi.

We are now launching an institutional-grade crypto investment platform combining:

• Early-stage Venture Capital
• Private Equity & Pre-IPO opportunities
• Quantitative and ML-driven liquid strategies
• DeFi yield generation and market-neutral trading

Our goal is to build a scalable multi-strategy investment platform with strong long-term alpha generation and institutional-level risk management.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Hedge Fund / Portfolio Manager to lead the investment strategy and portfolio allocation of the fund.

This role is designed for a crypto-native investment professional who understands both venture investing and liquid crypto markets. You will oversee portfolio construction, strategy performance, investment teams, and investor reporting while helping scale the platform toward institutional AUM levels.

Location: Remote / Global

What You Will Do

Portfolio Management

• Build and manage the overall portfolio within the investment mandate
• Allocate and reallocate capital across VC, PE, Pre-IPO, DeFi and liquid market strategies
• Balance liquidity, volatility, and long-term return objectives
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk-adjusted returns

Strategy Oversight

• Supervise and evaluate:
  • quantitative trading strategies
  • ML-driven models
  • market-neutral and basis strategies
  • DeFi and yield-generation strategies
• Work closely with research and trading teams to improve portfolio efficiency and alpha generation

Team Leadership

• Directly manage investment and trading leadership
• Coordinate work across analysts, traders, quantitative researchers and DeFi strategists
• Build strong alignment between research, execution and investment functions

Investor Reporting

• Prepare portfolio and performance reporting for Family Offices, UHNWI investors and strategic partners
• Clearly communicate investment thesis, performance drivers and portfolio risks

Performance & Risk Management

• Drive long-term portfolio performance targets
• Develop institutional-grade portfolio governance and risk frameworks
• Make high-impact capital allocation decisions in fast-moving market environments

What We Are Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years in crypto investing, trading or portfolio management
• Deep understanding of crypto markets and DeFi ecosystems
• Experience across both:
  • venture investing
  • liquid crypto strategies
• Strong knowledge of:
  • tokenomics
  • market structure
  • quantitative trading
  • on-chain opportunities
  • portfolio risk management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Strong Plus

• Experience in crypto hedge funds, market makers or top-tier crypto investment firms
• Understanding of ML infrastructure and quantitative research workflows
• Experience interacting with institutional investors or LPs
• Experience scaling investment strategies and AUM

Why Join EMCD

• Build a next-generation crypto investment platform from the ground up
• Work at the intersection of VC, DeFi, quantitative trading and AI/ML infrastructure
• Influence strategic investment decisions at executive level
• Join one of the leading crypto infrastructure ecosystems globally
• Fully remote and international environment
• High ownership and direct impact on business results

What We Offer

• Remote-first company - work from anywhere in the world
• Extended time off: 20 paid vacation days + 12 bonus days per year
• 100% paid sick leave
• Professional growth support through courses, certifications and training programs
• Access to one of the leading crypto ecosystems globally
• High level of ownership and direct impact on strategic investment decisions
• Opportunity to build and scale a next-generation crypto investment platform
• Corporate benefits, including EMCD product discounts and access to mining infrastructure
• Fast-moving international team with deep expertise in crypto, fintech, and infrastructure