What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, ETFs 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:
Grayscale Investments is seeking a Project Manager to support the Global Head of ETFs and lead large, complex, cross-functional projects that are critical to the business. As our business and the crypto asset management industry continues to grow, the PM will help support the growth of our ETF business, our ETF products, and related workstreams. The successful candidate will need to be an effective communicator, organized, collaborative, methodical and process oriented.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Global Head of ETFs to manage firm-wide projects, initiatives, and work streams within the ETF vertical that includes Product Development, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, and Trading.
- Work collaboratively and proactively communicate with functional leaders across Grayscale, including Leadership Team, Distribution, Product & Research, and Operations.
- Oversee work plan development by initiating and tracking work plans, while providing support needed to make key decisions.
- Assign accountability for each initiative and design meeting cadence to ensure timely execution.
- Assist in assigning roles and responsibilities across support functions to ensure objectives are met within timing and scope.
- Coordinate communication by connecting workstreams and helping facilitate frequent touchpoints between groups.
- Develop milestones, KPIs, and reporting dashboard(s); provide regular status updates and generate insights across the process to identify next steps.
- Ensure initiatives are properly documented and maintained.
- Develop, maintain, and present training materials to stakeholders throughout the organization.
- Display sound judgment in resolving complex issues in a practical manner.
Prior Experience/Requirements:
- 5 years of related work experience.
- Prior experience working at or with Fund Managers, ETF Issuers or Index Providers preferred.
- Prior experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting or related fields.
- Working knowledge and a passion for the U.S. ETF marketplace – including but not limited to primary markets, product landscape, market and regulatory trends and opportunities, etc.
- Self-driven, self-accountable, and action-oriented mindset.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, investment implications, portfolio construction, etc.
- Written and communications skills and attention to detail is a must.
- Strong interest in digital currencies, blockchain technology, and related concepts.
- Strong experience and expertise with large data sets and investment and analytical tools such as Bloomberg.
- Experience and expertise in PowerPoint and Jira required.
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.
