About the company
Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. The launch of Soroban, the new smart contracts platform designed to work well with Stellar, brings a wealth of opportunity for innovation. When you join SDF as a Community Manager, you will be a part of a team thatās leveraging that opportunity to increase developer participation in order to bootstrap the ecosystem of tools, protocols, dapps, and educational resources necessary for Soroban to succeed.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): šDevelop detailed financial models to support long-term planning šResponsible for cash flow forecasts, incorporating various scenarios and stress tests šHelp Stellar to consistently leverage an ROI framework to inform decision making šLead the implementation and optimization of new FP&A tools and systems šDrive the annual budget process and ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting šExpand FP&A efforts to enhance strategic decision-making processes šMaintain an updated in-year forecast outlook šSystematically allocate personnel and other costs to optimize resource utilization šInvestment and Endowment Management: šFormulate and execute endowment strategies to support the organizationās financial objectives šDevelop and oversee investment policies, ensuring compliance and risk management šSelect, manage, and evaluate asset managers to maximize portfolio performance šMonitor investment portfolios, ensuring appropriate liquidity while extending duration and maximizing returns. šTreasury and Risk Management: šManage treasury functions, including lending and counterparty risk management šStructure and evaluate financial deals, conducting thorough reviews of counterparties and assessing associated risks šOversee the evaluation of bank counterparties, money market funds, and interest rate risks šLegal Entity Structure, Strategy and Reporting: šCollaborate with internal teams to model and execute a strategies for legal entity organization šLead the process for creation of entities as appropriate and address operational requirements for segregating cash, allocating costs and ensuring compliance with entity requirements šPartner with the accounting team on financial reporting and audit initiatives
Qualifications:
š10+ years of relevant financial experience, with a strong emphasis on financial modeling and strategic planning. MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred. šExtensive experience in FP&A, including tool implementation and process optimization. šProven track record in credit analysis, cash flow management, and investment portfolio management. šDemonstrated ability to lead and manage complex financial projects and initiatives. šExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.