Stellar Development Foundation
Finance
CapitalMarketsLead
“Capital Markets Lead at Stellar Development Foundation. Skills: Capital Markets, Risk Management, DeFi, Blockchain. Oversee strategic deployment of capital. Manage risk architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive ecosystem utility; Enhance network health; Enhance asset accessibility; Support the growth, security, and maturity of the ecosystem; Align cryptocurrency sales and treasury management programs with corporate objectives; Optimize program economics; Protect assets; Continuously improve operations
Industry & Context.
Expert-level quantitative skills; Ability to build, maintain, and interpret complex financial models
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of professional experience in finance, 3+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience within the blockchain/DeFi space, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred, CFA charterholder preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee strategic deployment of capital
Manage risk architecture
Oversee market operations
operational workflows
Serve as primary liaison
Architect capital deployment strategy
Manage strategic roadmap for capital deployment
Drive commercial negotiations
Serve as functional point of contact
Facilitate execution of cryptocurrency sales
Manage treasury programs
Develop program economics
Define quantitative parameters
Monitor efficacy of sales programs
Monitor liquidity programs
Conduct research into DeFi protocols
Evaluate governance models
Evaluate technical viability
Evaluate strategic fit
Model net carry costs
Partner with Deployment Agencies
Conduct security diligence
Operationalize risk appetite frameworks
Define continuous monitoring controls
Identify systemic risks
Implement hedging strategies
Implement diversification strategies
Monitor liquidity dynamics
Propose liquidity strategies
Execute liquidity strategies
Analyze volatility positions
Manage volatility positions
Propose adjustments to strategies
Improve operations of digital asset positions
Architecture of wallet configurations
Position documentation
Ensure DeFi activity is tracked
Ensure DeFi activity is audited
Ensure DeFi activity is reconciled
Generate performance reports
Generate risk reports
Oversee internal documentation
Ensure audit-ready logs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a primary liaison between trading/DeFi activity and internal accounting, engineering, and executive leadership teams; Partner with Deployment Agencies to conduct security diligence on smart contracts; Act as the primary bridge between Digital Capital Markets and Finance/Accounting
Communication Scope
Presenting complex investment and risk strategies to executive-level stakeholders; Translate complex blockchain data into actionable insights
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