Chief Operating Officer - REMOTE

Jobgether•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The COO will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, and ensuring peak performance across essential business functions. This role is vital for guiding the company through its growth stages, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of accountability within the team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned executive with a clear vision and the ability to lead in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 4+ in a senior leadership role.
Track record of scaling a startup through a growth inflection point (Series A â B, or equivalent).
Deep familiarity with web3 infrastructure, DeFi, or fintech regulatory environments.
Experience managing globally distributed teams, ideally with exposure to EOR structures and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
Strong financial acumen; you can read a P&L and challenge a budget.

Responsibilities

Own the operational performance of the company, including delivery, finance, operations, compliance, legal, and people operations.
Set and hold accountability for OKRs and KPIs across all functions.
Build scalable processes as the company moves from early-stage to growth-stage.
Directly manage functional leads across operations, finance, legal/compliance, and potentially product or BD.
Drive organizational design decisions in partnership with the ED.
Recruit, develop, and retain senior talent across the business.
Own the operating budget and P&L in partnership with finance.
Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met across all jurisdictions.
Oversee relationships with legal counsel and key vendors.
Partner with ED to translate vision and business objectives into operational roadmaps.
Lead post-investment or post-partnership integration efforts.
Represent the company externally with institutional partners and regulators.
Oversee tokenomics operations, treasury management, and on-chain governance processes.
Manage exchange listing operations, custodian relationships, and on/off-ramp partnerships.
Ensure cross-border payment and settlement operations are compliant and efficient.