Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Strategic Finance Associate
Location: Hybrid - San Mateo, CA (in office Monday through Wednesday)
FalconX is building the world’s smartest institutional brokerage for digital assets
FalconX is one of the fastest-growing startups in FinTech. We are a digital asset brokerage delivering best-in-class pricing and execution capabilities for institutional traders and investors. Our vision is to exponentially grow the digital asset ecosystem with industry-leading prime brokerage solutions.
We are data-driven. Whether it's a growth or product decision, we believe data can always help us make more precise and informed choices.
We move fast. Speed of execution is essential for any startup, but we believe this is even more pertinent in our nascent industry.
We value diversity and debate. We believe the direction of our company is shaped by opposing viewpoints and experiences, and that this diversity helps us learn and maximize our opportunity for success.
FalconX is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in New York, Chicago, and Bangalore.
Who is on the team?
We are entrepreneurs. More than half of us have experience founding a company. We come from leading institutions including Google, LinkedIn, Jump Trading, Citadel, Goldman Sachs, Affirm, Harvard Business School, Carnegie Mellon, IIT + more. We are backed by some of the best investors in the world including Altimeter, Accel Partners, Tiger Global, B Capital, Flybridge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Impact
The Strategic Finance Senior Associate will hold a high-profile role within our FalconX Finance function, focusing on meeting the demands of both a complex and evolving digital asset landscape and those of a fast-paced, growing company. You will play a key role in developing critical financial insights and driving the overall financial objectives of the organization. As a member of the broader FalconX finance team, you will join a group that is passionate about teamwork, finance, and crypto. We are looking for a Strategic Finance Senior Associate who shares that same passion and level of excitement to join our team!
What You’ll Do
- Architect and own core financial models, including those supporting annual and long-range plans, capital allocation, and product strategy
- Drive our long-range planning processes, and use processes and conclusions to help guide resource allocation across the business
- Build sophisticated financial models and synthesize outputs into concise presentations to drive executive and board decision-making processes
- Provide analytical support and financial rigor in the evaluation of new investments and support strategic decision-making across functions
- Support leadership in communications to investors, the Board, and other external stakeholders
- Collaborate across all levels of the organization by developing a deep understanding of the firm’s business model, including product and market strategies, competitive context, and internal processes
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or relevant field (MBA a plus)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate finance, corporate development, venture capital/private equity and/or investment banking
- Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (including advanced formulas, scenario analysis and pivot tables)
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills utilizing data, metrics, and financial modeling and analysis to solve complex, multivariable problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong collaborator with an ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams
- Passion for crypto and web3, demonstrated through personal or professional experience and regular consumption of industry news and developments
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $106,000 - $144,000 USD for a Strategic Finance Associate level and $128,000 - $173,000 for a Senior Strategic Finance Associate level in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
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What We Do
FalconX is a digital asset trading platform that provides clients fast, secure and reliable execution using data science to eliminate slippage and hidden fees.
We’re fortunate to be backed by a wide range of investors including: Accel, Fidelity, B-Capital, Tiger Global, Accomplice, Coinbase, Fenbushi Capital, Flybridge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others.
