What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Operations position at grayscaleinvestments?
Grayscale is a crypto-focused asset manager. We have over a decade of operational experience managing crypto funds and pioneered the model of offering exposure to cryptocurrencies in the form of a security. We’re proud of our crypto expertise and work closely with individual and institutional investors as they explore this asset class as part of their portfolio allocation.
Position Summary:
As a member of Grayscale’s Operations Team, our new Associate, Operations will play a key role in the firm's operational processes 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
- Perform selected operational functions attendant to various investment products.
- Create and maintain operational workflows and procedures.
- Support other teams within the firm as well as the firm’s clients.
- Interact directly with clients in the context of investment onboarding and ongoing client service
- 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
- 4-7 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 and 66 (preferred).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
