Gift Operations Manager

Overview

Business Affairs:
Financial Management Services (FMS), Redwood City, California, United States

The expected pay range for this position is $120,276 to $135,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s benefits and rewards. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford University seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world and, in turn, is dedicated to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. Stanford’s Business Affairs provides administrative policies, infrastructure, systems, services, and support for the benefit of the university community. Financial Management Services (FMS), a department within Business Affairs, is responsible for creating an ecosystem which promotes innovative and sound financial administration policies and practices that balance controls, compliance, and customer service.

FMS is primarily responsible for financial policy oversight, quality assurance and financial services at Stanford University and its affiliated entities. It also serves as a liaison to the hospitals and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). The FMS work environment is grounded by core values that include cultivating growth, celebration and appreciation, and collaborating with curiosity in order to nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and can thrive.

The Gift Securities Operations team is a vital partner in Stanford s philanthropic mission. We are the operational engine that ensures the seamless and secure management of complex gift securities. We are looking for a proven leader to enhance our capabilities and guide a team dedicated to operational excellence.

• Our Mission:
  To manage complex gift securities with operational excellence, creating a seamless and fulfilling giving experience for every donor.
• Our Vision:
  To define the future of philanthropic operations, leading the industry through innovative execution, compassionate partnership, and unwavering integrity.

The Gift Securities Operations Manager is a key leadership role, central to our mission of delivering seamless and secure philanthropic service. Reporting to the Director, this manager provides daily leadership and operational oversight for the Gift Securities Operation program. As a key partner, the manager is expected to represent the department and act in the Director’s stead as needed. The core focus of the role is leading a team of associates and analysts in the end-to-end management of publicly traded assets, including US equities, mutual funds, and securities on foreign exchanges.

More than a supervisor, this role is a coach, process architect, and champion for excellence, responsible for fostering a culture of high judgment, precise communication, and relentless process improvement. In partnership with the Director, the manager will also gain exposure to highly complex assets, such as private equity and cryptocurrency, by managing their documentation and submission processes. This is a unique opportunity to shape a critical university function and lead a team dedicated to operational greatness.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a small, specialized team of operations associates and analysts, with responsibility for performance management and career development. This role provides critical input and feedback on all hiring decisions to the Director.
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