COO
Hyphen Connect is a rapidly expanding decentralized infrastructure provider at the forefront of the Web3 evolution. As the company transitions from a lean, engineering-focused team to a global powerhouse, it seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to architect and scale its operational frameworks. The COO will oversee critical back-office functions, including Operations, Finance, and Legal, ensuring that internal systems are as robust and scalable as the decentralized networks the company builds.
In this role, the COO will design and implement operational frameworks to support significant growth phases and a rapidly expanding global team. Responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and Web3-specific treasury management, balancing fiat and digital asset stability. The COO will navigate the complex global regulatory landscape of decentralized infrastructure, managing external counsel to ensure long-term institutional stability. Additionally, the role involves building a world-class HR function to attract top-tier Web3 talent while maintaining a high-performance, remote-first culture. The COO will translate the CEO’s vision into actionable operational roadmaps, ensuring key milestones are met across all non-engineering departments.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading a startup through high-growth periods and maturing the organizational structure. They should understand the unique operational and legal challenges of the decentralized world, from DAO structures to node provider requirements. The candidate must be comfortable pivoting from high-level financial strategy to granular discussions on international employment law and prioritize automated, scalable workflows over manual processes to ensure efficiency as the company grows.
Requirements include 7+ years of senior leadership experience (COO, VP Ops, or similar) in a high-growth technology environment. Direct experience in the Web3/Crypto industry is highly preferred. The candidate should have proven success in managing diverse functions across Finance, Legal, and HR, experience with international entity structuring and global remote hiring, and exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead a distributed, global team.