Philanthropic Assets Team Manager

🔍Business Affairs:
Financial Management Services (FMS), Redwood City, California, United States📁Administration📅Feb 13, 2026 Post Date📅108053 Requisition #

The expected pay range for this position is $120,276 to $135,000 per annum.
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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 Philanthropic Assets Team Manager is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a team of operations associates who handle the end‑to‑end processing of complex philanthropic assets for Stanford University. This position provides daily operational leadership while fostering a culture of excellence, precision, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Director as a key operational partner, this manager oversees the receipt and processing of publicly traded gift assets—including US equities, mutual funds, and securities on foreign exchanges—ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance at every step. The manager serves as the Director's operational backup for critical functions including gift approvals, liquidation decisions, sale instructions to brokers, and fund movements.
More than a supervisor, this role is a coach, process architect, and champion for operational excellence. The manager will also gain exposure to highly complex assets, such as private equity and cryptocurrency, by managing their documentation and submission processes in partnership with the Director.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a critical university function, build strong partnerships across Development and the Controller’s…