Senior Associate, Strategy & Investor Relations

About PDAX At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability. We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system.We are looking for new team members who are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk!About the TeamThe Strategy and Investor Relations Group spearheads the company-wide strategic management process, covering business performance management, financial planning, and investor relations. The team drives the company’s long-term growth and success by ensuring that key strategic objectives are met and effectively communicated to all stakeholders.Key responsibilities include:Business and Financial Performance Review: Produce and deliver management reports to inform decision-making across all levels of the company.Corporate and Strategic Planning: Lead the annual corporate planning process spanning strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning to ensure the company is aligned with short- and long-term objectives.Investor Relations and Other Projects: Fulfill various investor-related responsibilities and handle special projects for SIRG and top-level management.The Strategy and Investor Relations Group ensures that every decision is objective and strategically sound. This team is essential in maintaining the company's competitive edge, driving important strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.About the RoleAs a Senior Associate, you will support various aspects of financial and strategic management, focusing on data processing, business analysis, and budget management. Your responsibilities will include aggregating and analyzing data to inform decision-making, assisting with the reporting of operational metrics, and participating in corporate planning activities. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives such as monitoring company-wide objectives and conducting market research. With your analytical mindset and proactive approach, you will play a vital role in driving efficiency and effectiveness across data and financial processes to contribute to the overall success of the organization.General ResponsibilitiesBusiness and Financial Performance ManagementConsolidate and organize data on users, volumes, revenues, and costs.Develop, maintain, and improve information systems to regularly monitor and review departmental spending against budgeted expenses.Utilize business intelligence software to develop, produce, and improve reports on key operating metrics on a weekly and monthly basis.Support SIRG with data in preparing various reports and analyses to communicate performance across revenues and costs to top-level management, key business partners, and investors.Corporate and Strategic PlanningPrepare month-end budget and cost data to facilitate the budget adjustment processes.Conduct market research to support SIRG in regularly surveying the external market environment.Support SIRG in running the annual corporate planning process encompassing top-level strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning.Support SIRG head with data in updating and maintaining the long-term company-wide financial model.Investor Relations and Other ProjectsAssist SIRG in fulfilling various investor information requests relating to business performance.Assist in performing critical administrative and secretariat functions on behalf of SIRG in important management committees.Execute other special projects and ad hoc tasks for SIRG and top-level management that require cross-functional collaboration.QualificationsA recent graduate with a degree in Management Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Finance, or other related fields with a strong academic record and/or relevant internship experience.Preferably has 1-3 years of experience in business analytics, finance, FP&A, strategy, or other related functions.Strong analytical and quantitative skills.Proficiency with spreadsheets and programming languages, ideally Python and SQL.Familiarity with business intelligence software such as Tableau and Metabase.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage tasks effectively.Able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and work well under pressure.Highly diligent and meticulous in working with large amounts of information.Hungry to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment.Willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done.Our CultureCommunicationWe prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with.We aim to have a collaborative environment where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward.Customer-focusWe think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can.We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what’s best for both sides.CommitmentWe always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail.We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.