About Gifted Savings

Gifted Savings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding financial literacy and long-term economic opportunity for young people. Through its innovative model, the organization combines real investment portfolios with practical financial education, helping high school students build knowledge, confidence, and assets for the future. Founded by entrepreneur Farhad Mohit, Gifted Savings is growing nationally while developing new platforms that make investment gifting more accessible beyond the classroom.

The Role

Gifted Savings is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic leadership across finance, operations, compliance, legal affairs, risk management, and human resources. Reporting to the Executive Director, the COO will help transform organizational vision into scalable systems, processes, and operational excellence while supporting continued growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the Executive Director to drive organizational strategy and execution.
• Support leadership decision-making across programs, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Identify and address operational, financial, and regulatory risks.

Finance & Financial Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee financial controls, reporting, and compliance.
• Support audit processes and financial governance.
• Evaluate financial models for new initiatives and growth opportunities.

Legal, Risk & Compliance

• Oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance activities.
• Manage relationships with legal counsel, auditors, and compliance advisors.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into products and operations.
• Support compliant development of new financial platforms and services.

Operations & Infrastructure

• Build scalable systems, workflows, and operational processes.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and external partnerships.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks.

People & Culture

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Foster a collaborative, values-driven organizational culture.
• Support managers in defining goals, accountability, and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• 7+ years of leadership experience in operations, finance, or general management.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and organizational management.
• Experience working within legal, regulatory, or compliance environments.
• Ability to build systems and scale operations in growing organizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to guide decisions.
• Commitment to expanding economic opportunity for young people.

What They Offer

• Salary of $170,000–$210,000.
• Fully remote work within the United States.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Bitcoin-denominated deferred bonus program.
• Flexible work environment with occasional travel.
• Professional growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with Gifted Savings’ mission and leadership needs.