Strategy & Research Lead, Virtual Assets

NeoSpective Capital Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoSpective Capital Limited seeks an Associate Director of Virtual Asset Research to support strategic planning, investment research, and compliance. The role involves designing investment strategies across cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, DeFi, and NFTs, and leading a team on risk management and regulatory adherence.

Candidates should have extensive experience in virtual assets, familiarity with major exchanges and custody solutions, and strong cross‑border communication skills to interact

Qualifications

• 8+ years specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrency, blockchain investments)
• Preferred: Former researcher at a globally top-ranked university focusing on virtual asset/Web3 topics
• Deep understanding of Hong Kong and global virtual asset regulations (e.g. SFC’s VASP Regime, FATF standards)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in Strategic Planning: design investment strategies, risk controls, and product structures for virtual assets including cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, DeFi, and NFTs
• Lead in-depth Investment & Research: analyze macroeconomics, on-chain data, fundamental projects, and technical signals; build and manage portfolios or segregated accounts
• Oversee Compliance & Risk Management: ensure activities comply with guidelines; establish risk systems for custody, valuation, liquidity; recruit and lead the research and trading team; coordinate with compliance and operations; represent the firm externally

Skills

On-chain analytics

Asset valuation

Derivative strategies

Hedging tools

Regulatory understanding

Education

Top-ranked university research in Web3

Tools

Binance

OKX

Fireblocks

Copper

Job description

NeoSpective Capital Limited seeks an Associate Director of Virtual Asset Research to support strategic planning, investment research, and compliance. The role involves designing investment strategies across cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, DeFi, and NFTs, and leading a team on risk management and regulatory adherence.

Candidates should have extensive experience in virtual assets, familiarity with major exchanges and custody solutions, and strong cross‑border communication skills to interact