Partner 16, Technical Operations Analyst, Crypto

$158,000 - $185,000/Yr

A16z Andre - New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

Partner 16, Technical Operations Analyst, Crypto is a pivotal role at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading venture capital firm founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. The firm is known for backing bold entrepreneurs who are building the future through technology, with a focus on various sectors including AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, and games. With $43 billion in assets under management, a16z is committed to supporting companies at all stages of growth, from seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies. The Technical Operations Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of Crypto projects for the technical and network operations teams. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about Blockchain, Web3, and Crypto, and who possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. The role requires flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change and ambiguity, with a preferred location in New York City, although remote options are also considered. In this role, the analyst will coordinate various projects and initiatives related to trading, staking, and governance, while also participating in decentralized governance across the firm's portfolio companies. The analyst will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with crypto ecosystem participants, documenting crypto asset operations, and ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of new technology and contribute to impactful projects in the crypto space.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trading, staking and governance projects and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate directly in decentralized governance across the firm's portfolio companies via planning, design, communication and execution of various web3 governance efforts
• Establish and maintain enduring relationships with a variety of crypto ecosystem participants
• Document day-to-day crypto asset operations, including the review, approval, execution, and reconciliation for crypto asset transactions both for internal custody, staking, governance and external trades
• Ensure trades, operations, and reconciliations follow a well-documented procedure and record each step according to a well-defined and reviewed process
• Identify & manage initiatives to improve operational processes and reduce operational risk
• Monitor operational and risk metrics and escalate potential issues or anomalies
• Work closely with the compliance and legal teams to execute a robust AML and KYC program related to crypto

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working in operations or similar role at a crypto-forward company
• 3+ years experience in project management
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of Web3, Crypto and Blockchain technologies
• Familiarity with Python/SQL/Rust/Solidity or similar
• Familiarity with command line tools, modern web technologies, cloud-based infrastructure
• High Integrity individual who has an aptness for effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors (new systems implementations, etc.)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance