Operating Chair – Board Director, Independent, Crypto-Native

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Drive operational excellence in a rapidly scaling crypto-native organization by bridging strategic vision with tactical execution across diverse technical and financial teams.
We are seeking a dynamic Operations Leader to serve as the operational backbone of our rapidly scaling crypto-native organization. This hands-on role requires an exceptional operator who can establish and enforce disciplined cadence across our diverse technical and financial teams—including engineering, quantitative analysis, data science, decentralized finance, listings, and finance functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence through structured execution frameworks, clear decision-making processes, and robust reporting mechanisms. In our fast-moving environment, you will act as the critical bridge between strategic vision and tactical execution, ensuring that all teams maintain accountability while staying aligned with our broader organizational objectives. This position demands someone who thrives in the intersection of traditional operational discipline and cutting-edge crypto innovation, capable of bringing order and systematic thinking to complex, rapidly evolving challenges while maintaining the agility essential for success in the digital asset space. Competencies:
  • Operational Leadership: Meeting cadence, KPI dashboards, and structured reporting that drive execution.
  • Crypto-Native Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience in crypto operations, fintech, market data, or exchange-adjacent products; working knowledge of DeFi.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Ability to assess complex technical and business issues and align execution with board-level strategy.
  • Project Management Discipline: Cross-functional process enforcement, accurate logs, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Execution Focus: Ownership mindset, consistent shipping against KPIs and timelines.
  • Communication: Clear, concise writing for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Role Requirements:
  • 4+ years in crypto with operations experience in fintech, market data, or exchange-adjacent products.
  • Evidence of shipped products and KPI ownership.
  • Strong meeting cadence, KPI dashboards, and written communication skills.
  • Able to obtain outside-activity approval and sign conflicts/confidentiality letters.
  • Time & Compensation:
  • Commitment: 2–4 hours per month, with quarterly deep-dive sessions.
  • Compensation: Equity and tokens only. Candidates must confirm “Yes” to equity and token compensation only.
  • Location:
  • Preferred: Austin.
  • Open to: New York City, San Francisco, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, or fully remote.
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