Chief Operating Officer (Crypto)

Echo Base Global is a digital finance company creating an end-to-end crypto ecosystem built on Web3 technology. Echo Base drives interoperability across its products to create an integrated, user-first experience that simplifies the complexity of interacting with digital assets. Est. 2025.

Echo Base is seeking a dynamic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to energize our operational landscape. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing our processes and driving growth in the ever-evolving crypto industry. Partnering closely with our CEO and executive team, you will help translate visionary ideas into actionable strategies, ensuring our organization runs like a well-oiled machine.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning, Execution, and Operational Management:

• Craft and implement forward-thinking operational strategies that propel Echo Base toward its ambitious goals.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, focusing on forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management to fuel our growth trajectory.
• Supervise daily operations, ensuring seamless workflows across departments while maintaining an adaptable and responsive environment.
• Establish and uphold operational policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and scalability.

Team Leadership, Risk Management, and Compliance:

• Build and inspire a high-performing operations team that thrives in a fast-paced setting.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, providing mentorship and growth opportunities for team members.
• Identify and tackle operational risks head-on, ensuring compliance with the industry regulations and standards.
• Develop robust security protocols to safeguard our digital assets and operational infrastructure.

Technology, Infrastructure, and Financial Oversight:

• Collaborate with tech leads to ensure our operational infrastructure is primed for scalability and innovation.
• Assess and integrate cutting-edge technologies that boost operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team up with Finance to ensure operational budgets are met and provide insightful financial reports related to operations.
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs to drive performance and resource optimization.

Interview Process:

• This role will be vetted on a deep level to ensure an even-keeled, calm, and composed leader; both video and an in-person interview will be held with the CEO.
• The position calls for strong work ethics that balance proactivity, accountability, with consistent efforts to go above and beyond. 
• Ideally, we will be looking for a candidate from the East Coast, preferably in NYC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• A minimum of 12-18 years of senior-level operations management experience, preferably in the crypto and fintech sectors.
• A strong grasp of blockchain technology and the unique operational challenges it presents.
• Proven success in leading and scaling operations within a rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with a talent for building trust and inspiring clarity in teams.