Senior Treasury Analyst

Permanent employee, Full-time · Switzerland

Who we are:

The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future.

The Foundation facilitates the worldwide advancement of Cardano in enterprise applications. It develops infrastructure tooling—including where there may not be an immediate commercial use case—plus strengthens operational resilience, and drives diversity of on-infrastructure use cases as well as the development of sound and representative governance.

Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways.

What you’ll be doing:

The Senior Treasury Analyst will be monitoring the Treasury operations for the Cardano Foundation and its subsidiaries. You will have to actively supervise and control the crypto and fiat investments of the Foundation according to the investment strategy. You will also be involved in partnership projects around the Cardano ecosystem  and will report directly to the CFO.

The ideal candidate will have the relevant expertise in both traditional and crypto markets and will hold a Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, a CFA or an equivalent degree.

You will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Supervising and controlling the crypto and fiat investments and monitoring the Treasury operations for the Foundation and its subsidiaries.

  • Monitoring the cash-flow forecasting process and utilising modelling techniques to forecast liquidity needs.

  • Monitoring FX positions, developing FX exposure reporting analytics and proposing solutions to further mitigate FX risk.

  • Follow-up cash level of affiliates, liquidity needs and handle ad hoc treasury matters.

  • Assessing counterparties and investment solutions.

  • Monitoring and continuing building the Investment strategy, the Treasury operations guidelines and the ICS documentation.

  • Support the Finance Director with the development of the Treasury and financial risk reporting.

  • Assess infrastructure around the Treasury activity and propose alternatives.

  • Participate in strategic partnership projects around the Cardano ecosystem.

  • Maintain good relationships with banks, financial institutions and consultants.


What we look for in you:
  • Masters in Finance, Accounting, Economics, CFA or similar education.

  • At least 5 years experience in a Treasury department of a financial institution or a significant corporation.

  • Ability to build guidelines and processes in a structured manner.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and to coordinate tasks in an international set-up.

  • Can-do and positive customer-oriented attitude with a strong drive for continuous improvement.

  • Fluent in English Good technical skills, in particular in excel and powerpoint.

  • Fast learner, flexible and innovative mindset.

  • Interest in and understanding of crypto currencies.

  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

  • Location in Switzerland, close to Zurich or Zug.

How you will create impact in this role:
  • You will be able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

  • You will bring innovative solutions and show an entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of advanced modelling techniques.

  • German language skills.

About us

Cardano Foundation has incredible employees from over 24 nationalities, across 3 continents which you will work collegiately to grow the Foundation. 

Here at Cardano Foundation’s we are transparent, inclusive, passionate and innovative. As such our mission is to have a positive impact on global change and breed a harmonious working environment for our employees to flourish. 


Benefits:

  • Our employees have the flexibility and freedom to work from home with flexible working hours. 
  • All Cardano Foundation employees will have access to a personal annual learning budget dedicated to personal professional and personal development. 
  • A day a year is dedicated to a departmental team activity fun day out. 
  • Cardano Foundation gives the opportunity to its employees to dedicate a volunteering day to help the greater community or to be an expert in your field of work within the blockchain community. 
  • Employees are given additional day off for their birthday. 
  • Cardano Foundation also rewards days off as per established work anniversaries milestones.

Cardano Foundation strives to provide a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We are committed being a discrimination free organisation - including discrimination free space with regards to age, religion, race, nationality/ethnic origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.


Applications from Recruitment Agencies
Cardano Foundation does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Unsolicited applications will be treated as direct application regardless of the channel through which we receive them. 
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