Crypto Investment Analyst (DeFi & Hedge Fund Strategies) (80-100%)

About Sygnum

Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenisation and B2B services.

In Switzerland, Sygnum holds a banking licence and has CMS and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.

We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit sygnum.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Our values

A key pillar of our success are the Sygnum values that define and unite us a team. We proudly call them our SYGN values:

• S stands for the importance we hold in Seeking and seizing opportunities, and the way we take personal ownership for delivering results for our clients;
• Y represents the way we say Yes to maintaining the highest level of integrity and fairness in everything we do. Sygnumers always display confidence without attitude;
• G reminds us to always Grow and win together. We only succeed by supporting each other and challenging ourselves, and our team-mates, to reach for new heights;
• N is here for Nose for value because we are always looking to focus on what matters most to our clients, partners and team.

Sygnum has one of the most diverse teams in the industry. Diversity plays a central role in keeping our work culture open, our teams productive and energised, and our solutions at the forefront of the industry. In the spirit of our SYGN value to “grow and win together”, we fully embrace an equal opportunity mindset in the way we onboard, develop and promote our team members.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Crypto Investment Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in generating data-driven insights and decision-making for our investment strategies. You will conduct deep research, analyse crypto hedge funds, investment strategies (market neutral and absolute return) and market dynamics to provide actionable intelligence to enhance our crypto product offerings and investment decisions with a focus on crypto hedge fund strategies.

• Perform comprehensive analysis of cryptocurrency markets, including sophisticated investment strategies (incl. DeFi Yield), market trends, and fundamentals.
• Conduct due diligence on crypto hedge funds, evaluating protocols, ecosystems, and underlying technologies.
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic, regulatory, and technological developments.
• Identify and assess investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies, tokens, DeFi platforms, and blockchain projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market findings and investment recommendations to communicate research and analysis in an actionable manner.
• Develop and maintain models to evaluate potential returns, risks, and the impact of various market scenarios.
• Optimize and implement investment strategies.
• Take responsibility in portfolio management and monitoring.
• Track and report on portfolio performance and risk metrics using on-chain and off-chain data.
• Stay informed on industry developments, and build relationships with key players in the crypto space, including project teams, exchanges, and institutional investors.

Our ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is analytical, and has a strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto markets, and the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem as well as interest in investment management.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, computer science, data analytics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities, proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, R, or SQL desired.
• Familiarity with blockchain data tools (e.g., Glassnode, Nansen, Dune Analytics) is highly desirable.
• 2–5 years of experience in investment analysis, financial research, or a similar role, preferably in crypto or fintech.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate investment opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of traditional financial markets and asset management is a plus.

Our Offer

Joining Sygnum means being part of a dynamic, global team that is building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies. Working at Sygnum, you will experience our fast-paced, exciting work environment that embraces meritocracy and collaboration and open communication. Alongside our ambitious long-term mission, we also come together for reaching important milestones and annual crypto-industry anniversaries like Bitcoin Pizza Day, and regularly celebrate together at themed company events as part of our journey to shape Future Finance.

Sygnum offers a comprehensive package of benefits for all team members. They include:

• Attractive combination of market salaries and entrepreneurial incentive scheme
• Flexible/Work at home policies
• Professional development via Mentoring and Buddy programs
• One-month fully paid sabbatical for every five years of continuous employment

If you are passionate about the potential of blockchain to share Future Finance and your profile is a good fit for this position, please send us your CV today!