Republic is a financial technology firm that allows everyone to invest in private markets. Republic operates several distinct business lines including a retail investment platform, a private capital division, and a blockchain advisory practice. The Republic ecosystem has deployed over $900 million in investments, has supported over 600 companies, and is comprised of a community of over 1.5M users across 100 countries. Republic is backed by dozens of leading investment firms and financial institutions and its affiliated entities have co-invested with the best names in venture and private equity. Founded in 2016, Republic is headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide.
We’re looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our growing team. This is a key position tasked with performing functions related to accounting and financial analysis activities with Republic’s crypto trading team. The successful hire will be comfortable working with a high degree of integrity including the ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information. This role reports to the Head of Trading and will support the trading and finance teams on a wide array of crypto treasury and investment strategies. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.
Responsibilities include:
Analyze daily realized trading results and activities and ensure transactions have been properly accounted for
Ensure month-end close process is accurate and complete and effectively communicates fluctuations
Is the point of contact within finance for ensuring transactions are properly accounted for in our financial results
Monitor evolving GAAP recognition rules for crypto assets
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency of various processes undertaken by the trading team
Understand and perform middle/back office functions as needed
Develop close working relationships with the crypto trading team and corporate finance team, maintains systems and models to support the crypto and finance teams
Perform other general responsibilities as required such as management reports, auditor inquiries, budgets and other special projects
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience/Skills Needed:
3+ years financial trading operations experience
Knowledge of crypto industry related concepts and terminology
Understanding of trade executions, risk management and reporting
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers
Excellent organizational, written and interpersonal skills, attention to detail
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information
Ability to work and interact with personnel at all levels within the organization
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with significant competing deadlines.
History of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of GAAP requirements and trading standards.
Advanced Excel
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field.
Minimum of six or more years prior trading, finance and accounting experience
The business is accelerating at a rapid pace. Republic is a venture-backed company with real traction across crowdfunding, private investing options and crypto. We recently closed a $150M Series B funding led by Valor Equity Partners. We value our employees and strive to offer competitive benefits to support their whole selves. Here’s a sampling: Unlimited PTO, fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, 4% 401k match, fitness stipend and weekly virtual meditation.
We believe that the way we work and values we adhere to, are what makes us special. Our culture is based on the values of:
Think like a Founder- we are customer obsessed, ensuring we meet the needs of our external and internal customers.
Do the Right Thing– integrity based, we bring a positive attitude into all of our interactions.
Focus Forward- we stay curious, humble and solutions-oriented to tackle challenges.
Grow Together-we create better outcomes with collaboration and diverse perspectives.
Be All In– we pursue excellence with commitment, passion and accountability.