Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Operations

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Reports to:

Vice President, Head of Strategy Operations

Position Overview

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) is seeking a high-caliber Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Operations join the treasury engine that provides critical liquidity to the Bullish Exchange, drives proprietary trading, and manages cutting-edge treasury yield optimization and DeFi activities. Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Strategy Operations, you will be the chief architect of critical transactions, structuring deals from initial concept to flawless execution, and serving as the organization's essential resource on BTH's dynamic activities. 

The ideal candidate is an execution-driven self-starter who is deeply passionate about the crypto space, thrives in a fast-paced, "always-on" environment, and possesses the strategic agility to constantly "think outside the box" while working to accelerate the global adoption of digital assets alongside an industry leader.

Responsibilities:

• Liquidity Deal Execution: Lead the end-to-end financial analysis and execution for all liquidity deals, including debt financing, structured finance, and other capital-raising initiatives. This involves building detailed financial models, conducting due diligence, and preparing materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Capital & Liquidity Strategy: Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on optimal capital allocation and liquidity management. Identify and analyze opportunities to enhance the company's financial position and funding sources in a highly efficient and effective manner.

• Treasury & Trading Partnership: Act as a key finance partner to our Treasury and Trading teams. Collaborate on optimizing liquidity management strategies, assessing financial risks, and providing analytical support for trading and treasury activities.

• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Develop sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives. Conduct ad-hoc analysis to help the executive team make informed decisions on capital allocation, investments, and operational efficiency.

• Counterparty Management: Manage communications and ongoing relationships with partners. Assist with amending restructuring arrangements to support rapidly changing partnership needs

• Performance Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors, translating complex financial analysis into clear, actionable insights.

• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement enhancements to our financial models, processes, and reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Internal Collaboration: Act as the key interface between BTH and other departments in the Bullish global