Investment Manager (Ecosystem Focus)

by OKX

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19 September 2025

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Hong Kong, and do not require OKX’s sponsorship of a visa.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual’s freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About OKX Ventures

OKX Ventures is the investment arm of the OKX ecosystem, dedicated to fostering innovation and building the foundational infrastructure of the decentralized future. We are not just investors; we are active participants and builders. Our focus extends beyond capital to providing unparalleled support, strategic resources, and deep ecosystem access to projects that are pushing the boundaries of Web3, with a special emphasis on the X Layer ecosystem and the broader blockchain landscape.

关于 OKX Ventures

OKX Ventures 是 OKX 生态的投资部门，致力于培育创新并构建去中心化未来的基础架构。我们不仅仅是投资者；我们是积极的参与者和建设者。我们的重点不止于资金，还为推动 Web3 边界发展的项目提供无与伦比的支持、战略资源和深入的生态访问，并特别关注 X Layer 生态和更广泛的区块链领域。

What You’ll Be Doing

Deal Sourcing & Ecosystem Scouting: Proactively identify and source high-potential investment opportunities by being deeply embedded in the global Layer 1/Layer 2 ecosystem, particularly those building on or complementary to X Layer and other leading EVM chains.
Strategic Partnerships & Development: Forge and manage strategic relationships with key ecosystem players—including other foundations, lead developers, incubators, research firms, and infrastructure providers—to create a powerful funnel for deals and value-add for our portfolio.
Developer Community Leadership: Act as a key ambassador and connector within global developer communities. Attend and represent OKX Ventures at major hackathons, conferences, and developer meetups to build brand presence and source deals.
Commercial Due Diligence: Conduct deep token economic analysis of target companies. Assess protocol design, team capability, market fit, and long-term viability.
Portfolio Support & Value-Add: Act as a strategic partner to portfolio projects. Provide hands-on support with go-to-market strategy, business development, technical integrations, and community growth, leveraging the full resources of the OKX ecosystem.
Market Intelligence & Thesis Development: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of emerging trends in L1/L2 ecosystems. Synthesize insights from the community to help shape and evolve our investment thesis and strategy.

项目挖掘与生态侦察：主动识别并挖掘各大生态内具有高潜力的早期投资机会，特别是那些基于 X Layer 及其他领先 EVM 链构建或与之互补的项目。
战略合作与拓展：与关键生态参与者（包括其他基金会、核心开发者、孵化器、研究公司和基础设施提供商）建立并管理战略关系，为项目流入和投资组合增值创造强大渠道。
开发者社区领导力：成为全球开发者社区中的关键大使和联络人。代表 OKX Ventures 参加重要的黑客松、行业会议和开发者见面会，建立品牌影响力并挖掘项目。
商业尽职调查：对目标公司进行深入的代币经济分析。评估协议设计、团队能力、市场契合度和长期生存能力。
投资组合支持与增值：作为投资组合项目的战略合作伙伴。利用 OKX 生态的全部资源，为项目提供GTM策略、业务发展、技术集成和社区增长方面的实际支持。
市场情报与方向制定：深入理解 L1/L2 生态的新兴趋势。综合来自社区的洞察，帮助塑造和发展我们的投资方向和策略。

What We Look For In You

Crypto-Native Intuition: You eat, sleep, and breathe crypto. You have a proven track record of identifying alpha and understanding protocol value accrual before it becomes mainstream. You are an active user of DeFi, NFTs, and other on-chain primitives.
Proven Ecosystem Builder: Experience in a role focused on ecosystem growth, developer relations (DevRel), or ecosystem investments within a top-tier Layer 1 or Layer 2 foundation/protocol. You have a demonstrable track record of supporting and growing a ecosystem.
Developer Community Network: A pre-existing and robust network within overseas (esp. North American/European) developer communities. You know builders, you attend hackathons, and you’re plugged into the Discord and Telegram channels where innovation happens.
Investment Acumen: Experience in venture capital, growth investing, or a related field within Web3. You are analytical, data-driven, and capable of building financial models and investment memos.
Strategic Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. You can articulate complex ideas with clarity and persuasion to internal teams, founders, and the broader community.

加密原生直觉：您的生活离不开加密货币。拥有在项目成为主流之前识别alpha和理解协议价值积累的良好记录。是 DeFi、NFT 和其他链上协议的活跃用户。
经验证的生态建设者：拥有在顶级 Layer 1 或 Layer 2 基金会/协议中专注于生态增长、开发者关系（DevRel）或生态投资的经验。拥有支持和壮大生态的实绩证明。
开发者社区网络：在海外（尤其是北美/欧洲）开发者社区中拥有既有的、强大的人脉网络。您认识建设者，参加黑客松，并且深入参与创新发生的 Discord 和 Telegram 频道。
投资敏锐度：在 Web3 领域的风险投资、成长型投资或相关领域拥有经验。您具备分析能力，以指标为导向，并且能够构建财务模型和投资备忘录。
战略沟通：出色的英语书面和口头沟通能力。您能够清晰且有说服力地向内部团队、创始人和更广泛的社区阐述复杂的想法。

Nice to Have:

Hands-On Builder Experience: Prior experience actively contributing to or building within a major L1/L2 ecosystem (e.g., core dev, developer advocate, founder, product manager). This is a significant advantage.
Public Presence: A demonstrated thought leadership presence through published research, a strong social footprint (e.g., Twitter/X, Farcaster), podcast appearances, or speaking engagements at major industry conferences (e.g., Devcon, EthCC, Consensus).

动手建设者经验：拥有为主要 L1/L2 生态（例如，核心开发人员、开发者布道师、创始人、产品经理）积极贡献或在其内部进行建设的经验。这是一个显著优势。
公众影响力：通过发表研究、强大的社交影响力 (Twitter/X 账号、farcaster等); 播客露面或在主要行业会议（如 Devcon, EthCC, Consensus）上的演讲，展现出思想领导力。

Perks & Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees’ growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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