About Rho:
Rho Labs built Rho Protocol, an on-chain, non-custodial interest rate futures and swaps market and launched in November 2023. The venue, custom-built for rates derivatives, seeks to combine transparency and efficiency of zero-counterparty risk on-chain trading, where collateral and risk are managed entirely on the blockchain, with the familiar experience and accessibility of centralised exchanges.
Overview:
As the Chief of Staff at Rho Protocol, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth, overseeing strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence. You will work closely with the CEO and other key stakeholders to streamline operations, foster cross-functional collaboration, and execute on the company's vision within the decentralised finance (DeFi) space. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership skills to support the rapid expansion and success of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and refine the company's strategic priorities, goals, and initiatives within the DeFi ecosystem.
- Project Management: Oversee key projects and initiatives from inception to completion, tracking progress, resolving issues, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Operational Excellence: Implement best practices and processes to enhance operational efficiency and scalability across all departments, including but not limited to finance, marketing, product development, and customer support.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and alignment between different teams to ensure cohesive execution of company objectives and initiatives.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure the success and impact of various projects and initiatives, providing regular updates to the executive team.
- Executive Support: Provide direct support to the CEO, including managing schedules, preparing materials for meetings, conducting research, and handling other strategic tasks as needed.
- External Relations: Represent the company in external meetings, conferences, and events, building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and industry leaders.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges facing the organization and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
- Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of developments and trends in the DeFi space, leveraging insights to drive innovation and maintain the company's competitive edge.
A strong work ethic and unrelenting focus to completing tasks is critical for the success of this role. The ideal candidate will:
- Have had hands-on experience of previous startups and fast paced environments.
- Understand the position of a fledgling business, the need to act swiftly and the consequences if opportunities are missed.
- Have been exposed to a wide range of business functions and built an understanding of their inter-relationships.
- Be a self-starter who can take decisions independently.
Qualifications and skills:
- Proven experience in a strategic or operational role, preferably within the fintech or DeFi industry.
- Have an understanding of decentralized finance concepts, which they are keen to develop.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to evolving priorities and challenges.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and disruption in the financial services industry.
- Speak English to a strong level.
Join us at Rho Labs and be part of a ground-breaking journey to revolutionize the future of interest and staking rate management through decentralised finance.
Apply now to become our Chief of Staff and help shape the next chapter of our success!
