SpaceX

Sr. Treasury Manager, Investments

SpaceX$170K — $215K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred.
  • 10+ years of corporate treasury or financial institution experience needed.
  • At least 5 years of direct management of cash and investments within a large U.S. corporation or financial institution.
  • Deep knowledge of fixed income markets, including bond valuation and credit analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling tools.
  • Proven track record in cash optimization initiatives that enhanced returns or minimized costs.
  • Excellent communication skills to present complex data to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage investable cash focused on fixed income securities for maximum risk-adjusted returns.
  • Analyze market trends to guide investment decisions and balance sheet strategies.
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and tax teams for M&A, debt issuance, and liquidity planning.
  • Identify and mitigate treasury risks related to interest rates, liquidity, and credit.
  • Develop and maintain treasury policies to ensure compliance with regulations and internal guidelines.
  • Prepare reports for senior leadership on cash positions and investment performance.
  • Utilize treasury management systems to enhance cash visibility and forecasting accuracy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and the ability to purchase stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligibility for 10+ paid holidays.
  • Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.
Full Job Description
SR. TREASURY MANAGER. INVESTMENTS

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Treasury Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our Treasury team. This role will focus on managing corporate cash balances and investments, and is critical to optimizing our balance sheet liquidity, ensuring robust cash management practices, and driving fixed income strategies to support corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate treasury, with expertise in fixed income securities, cash forecasting, and risk management. This position reports directly to the Treasury Director and is based in Hawthorne, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage SpaceX's investable cash, focusing on fixed income securities (e.g., U.S. Treasuries, corporate bonds, and money market instruments) to maximize risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing strong liquidity and capital preservation.
  • Analyze market trends in fixed income and cash equivalents to inform investment decisions and balance sheet strategies.
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and tax teams to support M&A activities, debt issuance, working capital management, and liquidity planning.
  • Identify, monitor, and mitigate treasury risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risks associated with cash and investments.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain treasury policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and internal guidelines.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership on cash positions, investment performance, and key treasury metrics.
  • Leverage treasury management systems to improve cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and process automation.
  • Design and implement risk monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and reporting that clearly communicate risks and mitigation options.
  • Drive best practices and process improvements across the Investments function.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of corporate treasury or financial institution experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • MBA or CFA preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, with at least 5 years directly managing cash and investments in a large U.S. corporation or financial institution.
  • Deep knowledge of fixed income markets, including bond valuation, duration management, and credit analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling (e.g., Excel, Python, Bloomberg) and treasury software.
  • Demonstrated success implementing cash optimization initiatives that improved yields or reduced costs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership.
  • Ability to work independently, drive both small- and large-scale process improvements, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position is based in Hawthorne, California and requires being onsite - remote or hybrid work will not be considered.
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Treasury Manager: $170,000.00 - $215,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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