Non Tech Jobs: Director of Operations

Penumbra Labs Overview:

Penumbra introduces privacy to proof-of-stake, enabling users to engage in transactions, staking, swapping, and market-making without divulging personal information, account activity, or trading strategies to the public. This groundbreaking approach allows selective disclosure to relevant parties. Joining Penumbra Labs provides a unique opportunity to tackle exciting challenges, contribute to new financial infrastructure, and be a key player in shaping a revolutionary protocol.

Director of Operations Role:

The Director of Operations is a pivotal role at Penumbra Labs, overseeing the development and enhancement of business operations and controls, closely collaborating with the CEO during the company’s expansion. The ideal candidate should be meticulous, dependable, and comfortable in a startup environment, with experience in establishing operations that balance the need for structure within a dynamic small organization.

Whether you exceed our expectations or are an emerging talent eager to grow, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are open to considering a wide range of skills that can contribute to our team. Showcase your unique talents – we appreciate the diversity each person brings.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the creation, improvement, and implementation of new operational processes across various areas, including:

1. Organizational Planning and Structuring: Collaborate on optimizing efficiency and effectiveness through organizational planning and structuring.
2. Process Improvement: Define and enhance operational processes to elevate overall business performance.
3. HR/People Operations: Implement systems for employee recordkeeping, onboarding, hiring, benefits management, performance evaluation, offboarding, and team bonding events.
4. Financial Operations: Manage budgeting, vendor relationships, burn rates, financial reporting, liaise with accounting providers, and ensure timely regulatory filings.
5. Commercial Operations: Uphold best practices for contracting with vendors and clients, overseeing document management.
6. Blockchain and Crypto Compliance: Stay informed on regulatory changes in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, ensuring compliance with evolving legal requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for the mission of creating decentralized, private financial infrastructure.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in overseeing various aspects of an organization.
• Aptitude for applied analytical thinking, comfortable with financials.
• Strong, effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse work environment with excellent follow-through.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments, take initiative, and work independently.
• Team player with a “no task is too small” attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to up-skill and improve knowledge in the crypto space.
• Self-organized in a remote-first work environment.
• Time zone: US ET-PT.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working for startups, particularly blockchain companies.
• Experience closely collaborating with treasury, accounting, and legal teams.
• Knowledge of Asana and project management skills.

Benefits:

For candidates in the United States, this role offers an annual starting salary range of $130,000 – $155,000 plus equity and benefits, including:

• Fully paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees (including dependents).
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401k match (up to 4%).
• Home office setup stipend.

Actual compensation may vary based on individual skills and experience.