Treasury Portfolio Manager

Who We Are

Exponential Science Foundation (www.exp.science) is a cutting-edge foundation co-led by Profs. Paolo Tasca and Nikhil Vadgama. We leverage exponential technologies - including blockchain, AI, and Quantum Computing - to drive innovation from scientific research to real-world solutions. Our affiliated investment arm, Exponential Science Capital, backs visionary early-stage startups operating at the intersection of emerging technologies.

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Treasury Portfolio Manager that will lead treasury management and asset allocation for the Foundation, optimizing liquidity and risk-adjusted returns across traditional, crypto, and derivative instruments.

You’ll drive risk management through robust frameworks and hedging strategies, while collaborating with institutional partners and exchanges and conduct quantitative research and performance analysis to inform strategic decisions and ensure transparency with stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

• Treasury Management:
  
  • Develop and execute treasury management of Foundation using traditional and exotic instruments and assets.
  • Ensure liquidity is effectively managed to meet the foundation’s ongoing operational and strategic needs in accordance with its evergreen funding model.
• Asset Allocation & Strategy:
  
  • Allocate treasury assets to assets from traditional and non-traditional markets.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement appropriate derivative strategies (e.g., options, futures, accumulators) for risk management and return enhancement.
• Risk Management:
  
  • Continuously monitor and assess market risks associated with crypto and fiat holdings, implementing hedging strategies to mitigate adverse market movements.
  • Design and establish a robust risk management framework and best practices.
• Strategic Partnerships:
  
  • Work with professional Asset Managers and other institutional investors to manage the treasury and allocate assets to appropriate instruments and products.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with liquidity providers, exchanges, derivative platforms, and financial institutions.
  • Leverage partnerships to enhance risk-adjusted returns and liquidity management.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  
  • Provide detailed performance reporting of treasury investments, ensuring transparency and alignment with the foundation’s financial goals.
  • Perform quantitative analysis to develop strategies, monitor performance, rebalance and adjust strategies.
  • Regularly update senior management and stakeholders on portfolio health, performance metrics, and strategic adjustments.
• Quantitative Research:
  
  • Conduct market research, analyse trends, and perform statistical and quantitative analysis on crypto market data.
  • Create market research reports for the general public using proprietary data and signals.
  • Develop signals from proprietary data.

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Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD, MBA, MSc in Finance, Math, Physics or relevant field) preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in treasury management, portfolio management, trading, or related roles, with strong expertise in cryptocurrencies and liquid financial instruments.
• Quantitative analysis skills for modelling portfolios, risk, return, pricing etc.
• Proven experience implementing derivatives and hedging strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple counterparties.
• Passionate about cryptocurrency markets, decentralized finance, and innovative financial technologies.
• Programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL is  required.

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What we offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge startups and technologies shaping the future.
• A mission-driven, collaborative team environment with global reach.