Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance:

- Build financial models for commercial partnerships, token economics, and new AI product initiatives. - Prepare internal memos, board materials, and analyses to support strategic decision-making. - Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and propose optimizations for ecosystem growth.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Oversee outsourced accounting functions, maintain financial forecast models, assist in annual budgeting, and coordinate treasury operations across multi-signature wallets, on-chain accounts, and off-chain entities.

• Operations & Foundation Support:

- Partner on entity structuring, capital flows, and payment processes with ecosystem partners. - Manage fund disbursements, grants programs, and governance protocols for the Sentient Foundation. - Identify and implement improvements to financial and operational systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Risk & Viability Assessment:

- Evaluate the financial viability and commercial risks of AI and blockchain products, including pricing strategies, deal structuring, and ecosystem economics.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Act as a bridge between Finance, Product, Business Operations, and Go-to-Market teams to solve complex problems and drive measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, strategic finance, corporate development, venture finance, startup operations, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling skills (advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency required; experience with Python or data science tools a plus).
• Deep interest in and understanding of blockchain, AI, and financial products, including economics, tokenomics, risk management, and treasury operations.
• Proven ability to handle novel, cross-functional challenges with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude, delivering results in lean, iterative environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to juggle tactical execution and strategic thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a quantitative field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.