The Avalanche Foundation is hiring a Treasury Operations Specialist to ensure the smooth functioning of its treasury operations and to spearhead key processes like onboarding and due diligence for financial partnerships.
This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented individual who thrives on "getting things done" and managing relationships with custodians, exchanges, and other financial entities. If you have expertise in treasury operations and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of onboarding and compliance, this is your chance to contribute to a pioneering blockchain organization. Join a team that is shaping the future of decentralized finance and work in a collaborative environment with a small nimble world-class team of professionals in this space.
NOTE: The role is based in the Cayman Islands, offering a chance to live and work in a vibrant global hub. It offers a competitive compensation plan, and a generous relocation package if the incumbent comes from a different country globally.
What You Will Do
Treasury Operations Oversight
Oversee daily treasury operations to ensure optimal liquidity management, supporting the Foundation's operational and strategic needs
Assist to create, implement and manage processes for the allocation, movement, and monitoring of funds across diverse financial platforms, including banks, centralized exchanges, custodians, and DeFi protocols
Monitor and manage treasury operations infrastructure to ensure timely funding, risk mitigation, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Strategic Liquidity Planning and Execution
Help develop and execute short-term liquidity strategies, factoring in market conditions, operational requirements, and business growth
Manage cash flow forecasting to align with the Foundation's operational and project-specific goals.
Counterparty Relationship Management
Build, maintain, and enhance strong relationships with financial institutions, centralized and decentralized exchanges, OTC counterparties, custodians, and service providers
Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting operational issues, negotiating agreements, and optimizing partnership efficiency.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
Lead and coordinate with the risk team a comprehensive due diligence processes for new and existing financial counterparties, ensuring compliance with the Foundation's risk tolerance and regulatory standards
Maintain robust records and databases of due diligence documentation, operational risk assessments, and audit trails for internal and external review.
Onboarding and Integration
Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new financial partners, including custodians, exchanges, OTC desks, and service providers
Ensure the seamless integration of operational tools, systems, and workflows to enhance treasury functionality and scalability.
Operational and Regulatory Compliance
Help to establish and enforce best practices for treasury operations to comply with international financial regulations and the relevant regulatory requirements
Collaborate with legal, risk, and compliance colleagues and external resources to ensure all financial operations adhere to KYC/AML policies and other relevant standards.
Reporting and Analytics
Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on all treasury activities, liquidity status, and operational performance to senior management
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for treasury operations to support data-driven decision-making.
Process Optimization and Automation
Identify inefficiencies in existing treasury workflows and implement improvements or automation to streamline operations
Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge tools and technologies to support scalable and efficient treasury management.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. Advanced degrees are a plus
5-7 years of experience in treasury operations, operations/relationship management in a similar field/role, or another related role
Demonstrated expertise in onboarding and due diligence processes with financial entities
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with a strong attention to detail
Knowledge of Python and SQL highly desirable
Excellent people and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across external partnerships
Must reside in The Cayman Islands or relocate to
As requested by Avalanche on behalf of Avalanche Foundation
Salary Range: $94,588 to $118,235
(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
