About the company
About Chainlink Labs Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizationsāfrom global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economyāto deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data. Chainlink Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LI-Remote Chainlink Labs focuses on SaaS, Open Source, Software, and Blockchains. Their company has offices in New York City and San Francisco. They have a mid-size team that's between 51-200 employees. You can view their website at https://chainlinklabs.com/ or find them on LinkedIn. When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP when applying to show you read the job post completely. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human RODMuOC4xNTIuNzEM
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šImplement VC strategy around potential direct, co-investment and funding of funds to influence the ecosystem šBe accountable to the ROI of investments for Chain Link while driving Chain Link adoption. šEnsure C-Level relationships are brokered and maintained across top VCs and Chainlink Exec Leadership šStay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in the Web3 and crypto space, adapting strategies accordingly. šDevelop and present comprehensive quarterly updates for CLL, including detailed investment performance reviews, strategic insights, and in-depth materials that provides CLL with a full view of our investment portfolio and future outlook. šDrive collaboration and growth by using prior experience in VC firms to create strong connections and sustainable partnerships. šReview pitch decks & prepare our BUILD projects for VC discussions šLeverage existing relationships and focus on US (primary) and European (secondary) funds. šBroker BUILD fundraise within the legal limitations
Requirements:
š5+ years working on deals with VCs investment capacity, in investment banking or fund fundraising, selling deals to VCs/PE and š2+ years experience working at Web3 VCs and/or accelerators with proven track record in brokering deals for Web3. Demonstrated relationships within the Venture Capital (VC) world and Web3 space. šAble to create internal presentations and documentation for quarterly and annual updates for our investments and help with pitch deck reviews, education programs, networking events, mentorship programs, fundraising strategies, etc. delivering maximum value in minimum time šDeep expertise in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and associated investment strategies šStrategically minded and can create a strategy how the VC strategy can help influence Chainlink revenue and influence šExperience with advanced crypto trading platforms or DeFi (Decentralized Finance) would be a significant advantage. šMultilingual abilities or specific regional expertise that aligns with the company's growth strategies.
