Operations Associate (Remote)
Park City, Utah (Remote)
Operations /
Full-time /
About Connext
Connext is the protocol for permissionless chain abstraction, focused on L2-L2 communication. It is recognized as the most secure and decentralized protocol on the market. Connext enables any kind of user-facing interaction between blockchains at unprecedentedly low prices and latency, settling via canonical bridges for optimal security. Connext has a 20-person team and was founded by Arjun Bhuptani and Layne Haber in 2018.
Connext does $1BN+ in monthly volume and is powering the expansion of the fastest-growing LRT Renzo ($3BN+ TVL). $6M+ annualized fees, $900M in bridged TVL.
Backed by 1kx, Polychain, Pantera Capital, Consensys, Hashed, Polygon Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Fenbushi and others.
About the Team
The Connext team is remote first and globally distributed, with English as primary language. We are looking for self-starters who are excited about working in a fast paced startup environment. We do not require contributors to live in specific time zones, but much of the team lives and works in the US/European timezones.
Connext is looking to hire our first Operations Analyst - a hyper organized, execution focused Swiss Army Knife who is passionate about blockchain and Web3 technologies. You’ll work directly with the COO on all parts of the operational side of the business - from finance, legal, HR and recruiting to cross-functional projects with engineering, product and marketing. You will be on the ground floor of an early stage and rapidly growing crypto startup and all the excitement and learnings that come along with that. Your work will be a mix of solving the company’s highest-priority strategic problems, implementing new initiatives, and supporting the ops teams.
This is a full-time, 100% remote opportunity to work with talented crypto team members located all over the world!
Responsibilities
- Lead projects with both internal and external stakeholders that support the launch and development of the Connext protocol. Examples of initial projects may include operationalizing custody solutions and Investor documentation, assisting with the operations of an ecosystem curator program, organize team meetings, assist with company wide goal setting, etc.
- Assist with recruiting functions such as applicant review, interviews, onboarding and recruiting strategy.
- Develop team culture and organize team events, such as virtual team meetings, off-sites, etc.
- Ensure the organization is communicating and operating effectively as we scale by identifying gaps and inefficiencies in our systems and processes.
- Manage various vendor and service provider relationships.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years of professional experience
- Independent and self-directed. You can take on a lot of responsibility quickly and love to get things done. You’ve identified problems, created solutions, and implemented processes.
- Bias towards action and can be scrappy.
- Cross-functional experience working with internal and external stakeholders to execute projects and maintain relationships.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to fully own a problem / project from start to finish.
- Collaborative mindset plus a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig into the tactical alongside the strategic problem solving.
- Some exposure to crypto & DeFi, and excitement about the Connext vision!
Nice-to-have's
- MBA, JD or other advantaged degree.
- Experience starting or being early employee of face paced, early stage growth startup.
- Web3/Blockchain work experience and network.
- Ability to work close to EST timezone.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make your mark on a quickly growing and impactful startup!
- Passionate colleagues and a very diverse, dynamic team
- Ability to work anywhere you want
- Competitive salary & ownership
- Off-sites that bring the whole team together semi anually
Connext is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
