About Us
Stacks Endowment is the new Stacks ecosystem entity dedicated to treasury management and liquidity for the Stacks Ecosystem. We invest our treasury wisely to fuel the next generation of innovations in Stacks.
At Stacks Endowment, our mission is to manage and grow the long-term treasury of the Stacks ecosystem. You'll see us actively funding Grants, providing liquidity, fueling key integrations, and deploying capital in the Stacks DeFi ecosystem, all in partnership with the Treasury Committee and other key contributors.
Stacks Endowment is a core contributor to Stacks, the leading infrastructure that makes Bitcoin programmable, usable, and productive.
Chief Investment Officer
Stacks Endowment — Cayman Islands (On-site)
As Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Stacks Endowment, based in the Cayman Islands, you will lead the strategy and management of the Stacks ecosystem’s long-term treasury and working capital. You’ll be responsible for how capital is allocated, invested, and deployed — balancing risk, liquidity, and yield — to ensure sustainable growth and financial resilience for the Stacks ecosystem.
This is a Cayman-based role — you will be expected to reside and operate from the Cayman Islands, where Stacks’ treasury entity and governance structures are based. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape a crypto-native treasury in one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for digital asset and fund management.
Your mission is to build a resilient, performance-driven treasury that funds ecosystem development, ensures liquidity for STX, and creates enduring value for the community. You’ll combine the discipline of traditional portfolio management with the innovation of decentralized finance, setting a new standard for how crypto-native treasuries operate at scale.
You’ll be a key member of the Stacks executive team, and will have a seat on the Treasury Committee, and lead a high-performing investment/treasury team. You’ll partner closely with our ecosystem to ensure our treasury strategy supports builders and users. This is a rare opportunity to join early and define the playbook of a crypto-native treasury operating at the intersection of Bitcoin, Investments, and DeFi innovation.
Outcomes You’ll Drive
- Active investment management — allocate capital across liquid markets, yield strategies, and strategic investments with clear performance metrics, risk parameters, and governance structures.
- Sophisticated tokenomics management — oversee programs such as options, buy-backs, and liquidity incentives to support price stability, sustainable supply, and ecosystem alignment.
- Liquidity and market operations — manage liquidity across centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) venues to ensure healthy market depth, stable pricing, and capital efficiency.
- DeFi capital deployment — structure and manage a working capital program deployed into vetted DeFi protocols, generating sustainable yield while managing counterparty and protocol risk.
- Transparency and governance — establish robust reporting, monitoring, and communication practices that make treasury activity auditable and trusted by stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Professional investment background — 10+ years in portfolio management, proprietary trading, treasury management, or hedge fund investing, with deep familiarity in risk management, derivatives, and liquidity operations.
- Crypto-native and DeFi fluent — hands-on experience trading, deploying, or managing assets on-chain; understands DeFi protocols, yield strategies, and the operational nuances of decentralized liquidity.
- Tokenomics and market design expertise — capable of modeling token supply dynamics, designing incentive systems, and executing buy-back or emission strategies to align ecosystem incentives.
- Strategic finance acumen — experience building long-term financial models, managing working capital budgets, and aligning treasury strategy with organizational objectives.
- Cross-market perspective — able to evaluate and integrate traditional financial instruments with digital assets, using derivatives, structured products, or yield-bearing positions to optimize returns and manage risk.
- Leadership and communication — proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with technical and legal functions, and communicate complex investment strategies clearly to both institutional and crypto-native audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience managing a DAO, foundation, or crypto-native treasury.
- Strong quantitative background, with comfort using on-chain and financial analytics tools.
- Prior Cayman Islands residency or experience operating within Cayman-based fund or foundation structures.
What We Offer
- A competitive base salary, plus STX based token incentives, and a wide range of benefits
- Work permits and relocation support for qualified hires relocating to the Cayman Islands.
- A mission-driven, crypto-native culture where you’ll have the autonomy and resources to design and execute a world-class treasury strategy from the ground up.
To Apply
Send us an email at careers@stacksendowment.co with the subject “Stacks Endowment CIO - Your Name.”
Please include:
- Resume & LinkedIn profile highlighting relevant investment, treasury, and DeFi experience.
- Cover letter explaining your approach to treasury management and why you’re interested in leading Stacks’ investment strategy.
- (Optional) Portfolio summary or case study showcasing prior treasury or fund management work (DeFi, trading, or traditional).
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview with the executive team.