Portfolio Manager (Crypto / DeFi)

JR Netherlands; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the crypto investment space is seeking a Portfolio Manager to optimize investment strategies, focusing on DeFi protocols. The successful candidate will manage diversified portfolios and collaborate with compliance and tech teams, ensuring top-tier performance for high-net-worth clients.

Benefits

Free lunch

Fresh fruit

Monthly chair massages

25 vacation days

€250 remote work budget

Access to in-house gym and bar

Performance-based bonus

Annual ski trip

Qualifications

• 3+ years in crypto trading, portfolio management, or DeFi investments.
• Deep understanding of blockchain infrastructure and tokenomics.
• Proficiency with DeFi protocols such as Aave, Curve, Uniswap.

Responsibilities

• Manage crypto portfolios with a focus on risk-adjusted returns.
• Execute trades on CEXs and DEXs using algorithmic strategies.
• Conduct detailed research on tokenomics and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Self-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or related field

Tools

EVM ecosystems

On-chain analytics

Job description

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Client:

AIX21

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amsterdam, Netherlands

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Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead and optimize crypto investment strategies, with a focus on DeFi protocols and on-chain trading. This role involves managing diversified crypto portfolios, identifying alpha opportunities across both centralized and decentralized markets, and supporting the broader investment team with a performance-driven approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage crypto portfolios with a focus on risk-adjusted returns, capital allocation, and downside protection
• Execute trades on CEXs and DEXs, utilizing algorithmic strategies and smart contracts
• Develop and manage strategies across staking, lending, yield farming, and on-chain derivatives
• Conduct detailed research on tokenomics, market trends, and protocol fundamentals
• Implement risk frameworks to monitor exposure, drawdowns, liquidity, and counterparty risks
• Collaborate with compliance, research, and tech teams to ensure operational excellence
• Prepare regular performance updates and data dashboards for internal and client use
• Evaluate emerging DeFi products and Layer-2 technologies for strategic integration

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years in crypto trading, portfolio management, or DeFi investments, with a strong performance track record
• Deep understanding of blockchain infrastructure, tokenomics, and smart contracts
• Practical experience with DeFi protocols such as Aave, Curve, Uniswap, GMX, and Lido
• Proficiency with wallet management, EVM ecosystems, and on-chain analytics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to support high-stakes decision-making
• Awareness of crypto-specific risks (e.g. smart contract exploits, MEV, liquidity issues)
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic outlook
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, computer science, or related field
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken

WHAT WE OFFER

• Innovative Work: Collaborate with a team at the forefront of the crypto investment space, delivering solutions for high-net-worth clients.
• Modern Workspace: A newly opened office near Amsterdam.
• Daily Perks: Free lunch, fresh fruit, and monthly chair massages.
• Team Events: Monthly team-building activities and social events.
• Commuting & Pension: Travel reimbursement and a comprehensive pension plan.
• Benefits & Wellness: 25 vacation days, an extra day off for your birthday, one for a religious/cultural holiday, a €250 remote work budget, and access to an in-house gym and bar from August 2024.
• Additional Perks: Performance-based bonus, one remote work week per year, and an annual ski trip.
• Learning & Development: €2,000 annual L&D budget.

ABOUT US

We are a regulated and long-standing crypto investment fund based in the Netherlands. Since 2017, we have delivered consistent value to high-net-worth clients through top-tier fund performance, institutional-grade security, and forward-looking crypto investment strategies. Our focus lies in bridging traditional finance with the evolving potential of digital assets.