Finance Director - Digital Asset Manager

Job Description

About Our ClientValour is the asset management arm of Defi Technologies. Backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors in the fintech space, Valour aims to be the digital asset manager of choice. We have ambitious growth plans; by combining our deep expertise in digitalassets and emerging technologies with investment and risk management best practices from leading traditional financial institutions - we offer investors access to decentralised finance without any of the operational complexities or technical risks associatedwith direct investment.Valours products provide a way to invest with confidence, without compromising on the embedded standards required of traditional asset class investments.Our existing products are simple listed tracker certificates that enable investors to access the best opportunities in the digital asset space. Products are currently available on Boerse Frankfurt in Germany, and on the NGM stock exchange in Sweden. We haveplans to open new markets and have a pipeline of innovative products in development.Valour is working to become the worlds leading digital asset investment firm - and we are looking for great people to help us achieve this ambition.As Finance Director - Digital Asset Manager you will be reporting to the COO and will undertake the role of financial leader within the organisation. Responsible for the planning, implementation and management of all finance activities, including businessplanning, budgeting and forecasting. You will oversee the parent entity and 3 subsidiaries in Switzerland, Sweden and the UK.Furthermore, you will support the executive team in making decisions relating to financial strategy including ensuring adequate reserve ratios across all asset classes (i.e. digital, cryptocurrencies and fiat) and managing FX exposure. You will also helpdesign and implement internal controls, policies and procedures, oversee and advise on capital deployment and cash flow planning as well as liaising with regulatory bodies, external auditors and tax agents.The role will evolve as we grow and initially a lot of work will be very hands on and incredibly varied including;

• setting up processes, procedures, controls and policies
• selecting the most appropriate accounting software for the firm
• embedding all processes linked to the newly established UK subsidiary
• building efficient processes for revenue recognition
• streamlining accounts payable processes and embed an expense management system
• monitoring cash flow
• establishing a month end process across the firm
• manage quarterly consolidated accounts process with the help of an external accounting firm
• building financial planning and analysis processes from scratch e.g. budgeting and cash flow forecasts aswell as establishing KPIs
• ensuring effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable laws and regulatory legislation for financial and tax reporting.

Having built the foundations across the business you will work with the COO to deliver scaled processes and valuable insights across the business including;

• delivering business KPIs
• overseeing all treasury functions for both fiat and digital assets
• ensuring adequate capital is available, and properly allocated across the organisation to ensure maximum ROI
• providing strategic recommendations to the executive leadership team on both short and long term strategic financial objectives
• managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgeting, business segment profitability and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• advising on long term business and financial planning
• identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities for the business
• establish and develop relationships with senior management and external partners and stakeholders.

The Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate for Finance Director - Digital Asset Manager will be a qualified accountant with;An interest in block chain, digital assets and the future of decentralised financeBachelors degree from globally recognised universityStrong treasury and capital markets focused backgroundExperience in asset management, B2B Fintech or other early stage environmentStrong knowledge in FX, hedging strategies, cash management and financial modellingAbility to work well in an unstructured and fast paced environmentExperience in evaluating, selecting and implementing accounting softwareEarly career audit experienceA proven track record of negotiating contracts, business pricing agreements and/or partnershipsStrong analytical skills and expertise in financial systems and reportingWhats on OfferThis is an incredible opportunity to join a a fast-growing, forward thinking, technical organisation that truly values collaboration in an industry that is at the forefront of technological development. The FD will play a big role in the future success ofValour.The role can be based anywhere in the UK, but will require travel to London a couple of times a week as well a periodic travel to Switzerland. Alternatively for the right candidate the role could be based in Switzerland (Swiss work permit or national).Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.