Director of Strategy

** Director of Strategy Job Opportunity**

Welcome to Foundry, a trailblazing company in the cryptocurrency industry pushing forward decentralized infrastructure. At Foundry, we are actively constructing a decentralized financial future and providing tools for institutions to mine and stake digital assets, driving the industry ahead with our dedicated team leading the way.

If you are someone who thrives on innovation, is inspired by blockchain technology, and is excited to contribute to transformative global changes, we would love to connect with you. Join us at Foundry, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping a more equitable and interconnected world through blockchain technology. Become a valued member of the Foundry team, where your contributions will help establish a decentralized future.

• Location: Remote telecommuting position in mainland U.S., reporting to the headquarters in Pittsford, NY.
• Employer: Foundry Digital LLC
• Salary: $185,750 per year

As the Director of Strategy, you will play an integral role on the leadership team, ensuring Foundry remains a foremost player in bitcoin mining and the blockchain ecosystem. Reporting to the SVP – Head of Mining (Corporate Strategy & Operations), your responsibilities will be structured as follows:

• Growth Strategy (30%): Identify and pursue business development opportunities, introduce new products/services, develop go-to-market strategies, perform market trend analysis, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Operational Efficiency Strategies (25%): Assess operational performance, track productivity, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize energy strategies.
• Corporate Strategy & Operations (20%): Set objectives, mentor a team of 1-5 management analysts, conduct performance reviews, and make personnel decisions.
• Bitcoin Mining Hardware Portfolio Management (15%): Develop buy, hold, and sell plans based on financial modeling, optimize efficiency through strategic hardware deployment, and relocation across locations.
• Global Spokesperson & Subject-Matter Expert (10%): Forge industry connections, facilitate partnerships for international expansion strategy, participate in industry conferences, conduct media interviews, and publish thought leadership content.
• Expected travel to Pittsford, NY headquarters as necessary and occasional local, regional, domestic, and international travel for business development and industry events (~5%-10%).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, along with five years of experience in cryptocurrency, bitcoin mining, and blockchain.
• Proven experience in Asian markets or working with clients in Asia.
• Proficiency in modeling Bitcoin mining economics and fluency in both spoken and written Mandarin.
• Availability for travel as needed.

How to Apply: Contact Stephanie Marchioni, SVP of Human Resources, Foundry Digital LLC.

Environment: Foundry values its people-centered workplace culture, fostering engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity. Employee input is highly encouraged through various channels like companywide meetings, town halls, and team outings/events.

About Foundry: At Foundry, we are driven by the mission of promoting decentralized infrastructure in the financial world. As a Digital Currency Group company, we aim to meet institutional demand for improved access, efficiency, and transparency within the digital currency mining and staking sector.

Kindly note that the provided information aims to outline general job responsibilities and skill requirements, and is not an exhaustive list of duties.