VC Principal - Digital Asset Investing (H/F)

Rothschild & Co; Paris; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothschild & Co recherche un Principal VC pour renforcer son équipe d'investissement dédiée aux actifs numériques et au blockchain. Vous identifierez et évaluerez des opportunités early-stage et gérerez des deals token et equity.

Vous collaborerez avec le réseau mondial du groupe, conduirez la due diligence et contribuerez à la construction d'un portefeuille de leaders innovants dans crypto, DeFi et technologies associées.

Qualifications

• 6–8 ans d'expérience en capital-risque ou private equity, avec un fort focus sur les investissements technologiques.
• Antécédent avéré de sourcing et closing de deals en early-stage tech ou fintech.
• Solide base technique pour évaluer protocoles, contrats intelligents et modèles de token.
• Réseau international et autonomie pour identifier des opportunités.

Responsibilities

• Source et originE des opportunités d'investissement en actifs numériques (tokens, equity, structures hybrides).
• Réaliser due diligence: modélisation financière, analyse technique, évaluation des risques des protocoles et des entreprises.
• Conduire l'exécution des deals de la négociation de term sheets à la clôture.
• Suivre et soutenir les investissements du portefeuille, accompagnement des fondateurs.
• Contribuer à la réflexion et à la communication sur les architectures blockchain et les valorisations.
• Collaborer avec les équipes pour intégrer les actifs numériques dans les stratégies d'investissement.
• Restez informé des tendances et des évolutions réglementaires dans le crypto.
• Contribuer à la levée de fonds et aux activités marketing.

Skills

Venture capital

Private equity

Digital assets

Blockchain

Crypto

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

First-principles thinking

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or computer science

MBA or CFA advantageous

Tools

Solidity

Job description

Rothschild & Co Rothschild & Co est un groupe international de services financiers de premier plan, contrôlé par la famille depuis sept générations et au centre des marchés financiers depuis plus de 200 ans. Notre expertise, notre savoir-faire et notre réseau mondial nous permettent de proposer une vision unique qui bénéficie à l’activité et la richesse de nos clients et de nos parties prenantes, en respectant notre planète. Nos équipes de 4 200 spécialistes du conseil financier présents sur le terrain dans plus de 40 pays, apportent une vision internationale unique à travers quatre activités de premier plan – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management et Five Arrows. En notre qualité de groupe familial fondé sur les relations humaines, nous attachons une importance particulière au recrutement et au développement de carrière de nos collaborateurs afin qu'ils puissent s'épanouir dans leur parcours professionnel.

Overview Building on our established expertise in the blockchain space through the R-co Thematic Blockchain Global Equity fund, which has successfully invested in companies exposed to blockchain technologies since its inception, Rothschild & Co Asset Management is aiming to develop a new investment vehicle to capitalize on emerging innovations in the blockchain, digital assets and Web3 ecosystems. As such, we are seeking a highly motivated VC Principal to join our investment team, with a focus on early-stage digital asset investing.

This role involves sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in both token and equity deals within the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. Drawing on Rothschild & Co's global network and financial expertise, you will contribute to building a portfolio of category-defining companies and protocols that reshape trillion-dollar markets through blockchain, DeFi, and related technologies. Inspired by leading crypto-native firms, this position emphasizes thesis-driven investing, first-principles thinking, and autonomy in identifying generational opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Source and originate investment opportunities in early-stage digital assets, including tokens, equity, and hybrid structures, by leveraging personal networks, industry events, and ecosystem relationships.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including financial modeling, technical analysis, market assessment, and risk evaluation of protocols, companies, and token economics.
• Lead deal execution, from term sheet negotiation to closing, collaborating with legal, compliance, and operations teams.
• Monitor and manage portfolio investments, providing strategic support to founders and teams on growth, governance, and scaling in the crypto space.
• Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and speaking engagements on topics like blockchain infrastructures, DeFi, blockchain security, and digital asset valuation methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital assets into broader investment strategies, fostering synergies with traditional finance.
• Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in crypto to inform investment theses.
• Contribute to fund raising and marketing activities.

Profile Required

• 6-8 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with a strong focus on technology investments; prior exposure to digital assets, blockchain, or crypto is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing deals in early-stage tech or fintech, ideally including token or equity investments in high-growth startups.
• Strong technical foundation, with the ability to evaluate protocols, smart contracts, and token models; familiarity with languages like Solidity or experience in other tech ecosystems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial modeling, valuation techniques, and first-principles thinking to assess complex, fast-moving opportunities.
• Proven network in the global tech communities, with the autonomy to identify and pursue high-conviction investments.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA) advantageous.
• Passionate about institutionalizing digital assets as an investable class and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Korean) are beneficial for engaging global ecosystems.

Role profile (F)

One reason for the long-term success of our business is the importance we place on being principled It is this belief that drives both the way we work with our clients and the way we hire, manage and develop our people – and we look for the same qualities from them in return Our teams reflect the diverse needs of our clients, businesses and the markets we operate in around the world. We value, and seek to maintain, an eclectic mix of skills and backgrounds – encouraging everyone to come together to share their perspectives for the good of each other, the business and our clients