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This role will sit within the Avalanche Foundation Treasury, will be located in the Caymans, and will be focusing on managing liquidity, risks, and operational functions. The Risk and Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and monitoring of the risk of the Foundation’s Treasury and support with Treasury operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Design and implement monitor the risk management framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines
Identify, assess, monitor, and report on various risks, including market, protocol, credit, counterparty, operational, and regulatory risks
Ensure that risk policies are effectively implemented and deviations are addressed in a timely manner
Manage treasury operations to ensure funding is available when and where is needed
Oversee relationships with banks, centralized exchanges, custodians, and OTC counterparties to ensure efficient and smooth operations
Lead the operational aspect of the due diligence process for partnerships and counterparties, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting
Provide comprehensive reporting on risk management and Treasury positioning to senior management

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Must be willing to move to Cayman or already live in Cayman
5-7 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are an important plus.
Proven experience in designing and implementing risk management frameworks and treasury operations.
Excellent people and relationship management skills, particularly in managing external banking and counterparty relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report complex risk metrics and operational updates clearly.
Outstanding multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail, with the capability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

*As requested by Avalanche on behalf of Avalanche Foundation

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

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