
Investment Manager – RISE Fund
Tether.to
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Italy
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About the role
- Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
- At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.
- Innovate with Tether
- Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT , relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning:
- Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
- Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET , our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
- Tether Education : Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity. Tether Evolution : At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.
- Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you. Are you ready to be part of the future?
- About the job
- The Investment Manager at Tether holds end-to-end accountability for investment execution related to the Tether expansion team. This role operates at the intersection of Tether's strategic investment agenda and the venture ecosystem, leading strategic expansion investment transactions from origination through close. The Investment Manager anchors the due diligence process, prepares and presents to the VP of Global Expansion and the Investment Committee (IC), and drives post-investment monitoring and value creation across the portfolio.
- Responsibilities
- Deal Execution and Transaction Management: Lead the full lifecycle of investment transactions from term sheet through close, coordinating legal, financial, and strategic workstreams with internal teams and external advisors. Structure and negotiate deal terms ensuring alignment with RISE fund's risk appetite and return thresholds.
- Due Diligence: Design and drive the end-to-end due diligence process across commercial, financial, legal, and regulatory dimensions. Synthesize diligence findings into investment-grade analysis, stress-testing key assumptions, identifying material risks, and articulating mitigation strategies.
- Investment Committee Preparation and Governance: Author and own Investment Committee memoranda, present investment recommendations directly to senior leadership, and maintain rigorous documentation standards across all Venture IC materials.
- Portfolio Management and Value Creation: Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned portfolio companies post-close, support Reporting Team with monitoring of financial and operational KPIs, and lead or contribute to follow-on investment assessments.
- RISE Fund Platform Development: Drive the build-out and continuous improvement of Tether RISE fund’s Investment operating infrastructure, coordinate with the Expansion Team to improve Tether RISE fund’s strategy, and represent Tether RISE fund’s function in internal forums.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline. A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Experience: 5-10 years of directly relevant experience across venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development. Experience in end-to-end investment transactions( from sourcing to closing)
- Technical and Analytical Skills: Advanced financial modelling; strong command of Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of cap table management tools (e.g. Carta), CRM/deal flow platforms (e.g. Affinity, Salesforce), and data room management.
- Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and investment committees.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of venture and growth-stage investment dynamics. Knowledge of the financial services sector including regulatory frameworks, fintech ecosystems, and institutional investment constraints.
- Language: Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required. Any other language is a plus.
- Nice to have Professional Certification: CFA charterholder or CAIA designation required (or demonstrable progression toward completion).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelinginvestment transactionsdue diligenceportfolio managementrisk assessmentdata analysisfinancial analysisnegotiationstrategic planningvalue creation
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingteam collaborationleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
CFACAIA