Senior DeFi Venture Associate

Varys Capital; Time; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Varys Capital is seeking a data-driven investment professional to expand deal flow across crypto-focused opportunities. The role includes financial modeling, due diligence, market research, and coordinating with portfolio teams while supporting senior decision-makers.

You will engage with founders and service providers, analyze DeFi yield opportunities, and assist in negotiating term sheets and liquidity strategies as the fund deploys capital globally.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in speaking and writing is required.
• Genuine interest in the digital asset industry and crypto markets.
• Proven track record executing investment deals (buy or sell side).
• Strong analytical skills and portfolio mechanics understanding.
• Familiarity with DeFi strategies, yields, and TVL mandates.
• Comfort negotiating terms and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with crypto-assets and blockchain tech.
• Proficient in Excel and Google interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in expanding and managing the firm's deal flow with interested projects.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence analyses.
• Perform market research to identify new investment trends and partnerships.
• Track exposure and KPIs while rebalance the portfolio as needed.
• Create briefs on investments for the investor base.
• Negotiate terms with Head of Venture and GP; assist with exits and liquidity strategies.
• Coordinate with quantitative trading for listings and liquidity provisioning.
• Assess DeFi yield opportunities including liquidity and staking.
• Support LOIs and investment documentation; assist deployment and divestment phases.
• Attend events to advance the firm’s agenda domestically and internationally.

Skills

English fluency

Digital assets

Analytical skills

Deal execution

Portfolio management

DeFi familiarity

Negotiation

Crypto/blockchain

Excel

Google Sheets

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Varys Capital is seeking a data-driven investment professional to expand deal flow across crypto-focused opportunities. The role includes financial modeling, due diligence, market research, and coordinating with portfolio teams while supporting senior decision-makers.

You will engage with founders and service providers, analyze DeFi yield opportunities, and assist in negotiating term sheets and liquidity strategies as the fund deploys capital globally.