VP Fund Management

RootstockLabs

. Architect, launch, and scale an institutional-grade, BTC-denominated investment fund .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemoteLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing institutional-grade investment funds, with a strong focus on Bitcoin markets, fund governance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to raise capital and build strategic relationships within the crypto ecosystem while leading a team and ensuring robust risk management practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years In Asset ManagementPortfolio Management Or CIO ExperienceDeep Knowledge Of Bitcoin MarketsFund Governance ExperienceCapital Raising From Institutional Allocators

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Hard Skills

Investment Strategy DevelopmentBTC-Collateralised LendingDeFi Mechanics KnowledgeRisk Framework DevelopmentPerformance Reporting In BTCDue Diligence On CounterpartiesStress Testing Against Price ShocksNAV Process ManagementStructured Credit BackgroundLiquidity Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingInvestor Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Cayman Fund StructureBVI Investment ManagementCustodiansPrime BrokersOTC Desks

Certifications & Qualifications

CFACAIAFRMPRM

Industry Keywords

BTC-Denominated FundInstitutional MandateRegulated Fund ManagementCrypto FoundationsLiquidity PoolsBridgesAML/KYC ComplianceIndependent BoardsInvestor Redemption TermsRootstock Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, launch, and scale an institutional-grade, BTC-denominated investment fund
Set the fund's investment strategy, allocation policy and limits, and take them through board approval
Source, diligence, and execute positions across BTC lending, basis, and on-chain yield strategies
Conduct counterparty and protocol due diligence, including smart-contract, bridge, custody, and liquidation risk
Report performance in BTC terms, with clear attribution by strategy
Build the risk framework covering exposure limits, concentration, liquidity buckets, collateral haircuts, and drawdown triggers
Monitor positions daily and stress-test against BTC price shocks, venue failure, and depeg events
Maintain a liquidity profile matching investor redemption terms
Raise capital from L1 foundations, ecosystem funds, and institutional allocators within applicable marketing and solicitation rules
Structure share classes, side letters, and terms suited to foundation treasuries
Produce monthly investor reporting and quarterly letters; lead investor calls and annual meetings
Work with the board, independent directors, AML officers, administrator, auditor, and legal counsel
Own offering documents, valuation policy, and NAV process alongside the administrator
Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance, including CIMA filings, AML/KYC on investors, and annual audit
Select and manage service providers including custodians, prime brokers, OTC desks, and on-chain infrastructure
Hire and lead a small team as the fund scales
Act as the fund's senior voice with L1 ecosystems and feed investor demand into Rootstock's product roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in asset management, credit, or trading, with at least 5 years as a portfolio manager or CIO with P&L responsibility
A track record managing a regulated fund or institutional mandate, ideally $100M+ AUM
Deep, hands-on knowledge of Bitcoin markets, BTC-collateralised lending, derivatives and basis trades
Working knowledge of DeFi mechanics: lending protocols, liquidity pools, bridges and their failure modes
Strong fund governance experience: offering documents, NAV and valuation, audit, and working with independent boards
Existing relationships with crypto foundations, treasuries or institutional allocators, and a record of raising capital
Able to meet director and key-person fitness and propriety standards in the fund's jurisdiction, with a clean regulatory history
Experience with Cayman fund and BVI Investment Management structure is nice to have
Background in structured credit (tranching, waterfalls) or treasury management is nice to have
Relevant qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, PRM, or an equivalent regulatory licence are nice to have
Familiarity with Rootstock, Bitcoin L2s or merged-mining ecosystems is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package and unique benefits designed to support your growth and well-being
100% Remote Work from Europe & Latin America, with access to global CoWorking spaces
Paid vacation and sick leave days
Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually
Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team