Director of Fund Operations at Blockstream

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in fund operations, preferably within the cryptocurrency or blockchain space. Strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of fund administration, trade settlement, and regulatory compliance are essential, along with experience managing external vendors and service providers.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Fund Operations, you will manage and oversee all aspects of the fund's day-to-day operations, including trade settlement, fund accounting, and cash management, ensuring alignment with investment strategies and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with the investment team, supervise trade reconciliation and settlement activities, resolve discrepancies with external parties, manage relationships with vendors, and collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and robust controls are in place for operational risk management and reporting.

Skills

Fund Operations

Trade Settlement

Fund Accounting

Cash Management

Investment Strategies

Regulatory Compliance

Trade Lifecycle Management

Operational Workflows

Bitcoin

Financial Systems

Blockstream

Blockchain solutions for Bitcoin and digital assets

About Blockstream

Blockstream enhances the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin and digital assets. Their main products include the Liquid Network, which allows for faster and more private transactions; Blockstream Mining, offering mining services and investment opportunities; Core Lightning, which enables quicker and cheaper Bitcoin transactions; and secure wallets like Blockstream Green and Jade for storing Bitcoin and Liquid assets. They also provide global access to Bitcoin data through Blockstream Satellite, which broadcasts the Bitcoin blockchain via satellite. Blockstream serves a wide range of clients, from individual users to institutional investors, and generates revenue through transaction fees, mining services, hardware sales, and partnerships. Their goal is to improve the security, scalability, and functionality of Bitcoin and other digital assets, making them a versatile player in the digital asset ecosystem.

Montreal, CanadaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$604.1MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Risks

Competition from Ledger and Trezor challenges Blockstream's Jade wallet market share.

New CIO Sean Bill may shift asset management strategies, affecting partnerships.

Convertible note financing increases financial risk if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Blockstream Satellite provides Bitcoin access without internet, enhancing global accessibility.

Liquid Network offers faster, confidential transactions, appealing to traders and exchanges.

Core Lightning facilitates cheaper Bitcoin transactions, improving scalability and efficiency.

Upsides

Rising demand for non-custodial wallets boosts Blockstream Green Wallet adoption.

Growing interest in satellite-based solutions aligns with Blockstream Satellite's capabilities.

Bitcoin's hash rate increase benefits Blockstream's mining operations and investment products.

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