Join the core team behind NAVI Protocol as the operational backbone of a $1B+ DeFi ecosystem. You will own the full financial lifecycle, from payroll and cash flow to vendor contracts and on-chain payments. This high-visibility role bridges traditional finance and Web3, offering direct impact on scaling a premier lending platform.
Senior Operations Manager at NAVI Labs — Leading DeFi Protocol
Join NAVI Labs as a Senior Operations Manager and become the operational engine behind a leading DeFi protocol managing over $1B in assets. This Palo Alto-based role offers the unique chance to bridge traditional finance with the frontier of blockchain technology. You will work alongside ex-Apple and LinkedIn engineers to scale financial workflows, manage on-chain payments, and own the company's internal infrastructure. If you are a detail-obsessed operator with a strong finance background looking to make a massive impact in Web3, this is your opportunity to lead at scale.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
NAVI Labs - Leading DeFi protocol managing $1B+ in assets, backed by Mysten Labs and Coin98 Ventures.
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead all financial operations including payroll, cash flow tracking, budgeting, and coordination with external accounting firms for tax and compliance.
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, reviewing legal agreements and tracking performance obligations across vendors and partners.
- Support crypto-specific workflows including secure wallet management, on-chain transaction tracking, and DeFi-related financial reporting.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5+ years of experience in finance or operations, ideally with a background in Big 4 accounting, fintech, or high-growth startups.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets with a "no small mistakes" mindset for managing complex budgets and financial models.
- Strong execution speed and curiosity for emerging tech, with the ability to build scalable internal processes from scratch in a fast-paced setting.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Manage the operational infrastructure for a top-tier protocol with over $1B in Total Value Locked (TVL) on the Sui blockchain.
- Work directly with a founding team of ex-Apple and ex-LinkedIn engineers in a high-growth environment backed by industry leaders like Mysten Labs.
- Unique opportunity to master both traditional corporate finance and cutting-edge Web3 operations, including digital asset tracking and protocol-level financial flows.
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