Sei Development Foundation

Chief Operating Officer

Sei Development Foundation

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<p><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>Sei is the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, Sei is setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. Apps on Sei benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3. For more detailed information visit Sei's official website.<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>The Sei Development Foundation is seeking a highly strategic Chief Operating Officer. The COO is the operational ED, a seasoned executive who owns the company's day-to-day business operations, translates strategy into execution, and is accountable for the performance of core business functions. Where the ED focuses externally (fundraising, vision, key partnerships), the COO runs the internal engine, leading operations, people, finance, compliance, and is accountable for key results.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>Business Operations Leadership<br><br></strong></p><ul> <li>Own the operational performance of the company, including delivery, finance, operations, compliance, legal, and people operations</li> <li>Set and hold accountability for OKRs and KPIs across all functions</li> <li>Build scalable processes as the company moves from early-stage to growth-stage<br><br> </li> </ul><strong>Team Leadership<br><br></strong><ul> <li>Directly manage functional leads across operations, finance, legal/compliance, and potentially product or BD</li> <li>Drive organizational design decisions in partnership with the ED</li> <li>Recruit, develop, and retain senior talent across the business<br><br> </li> </ul><strong>Financial &amp; Compliance Oversight<br><br></strong><ul> <li>Own the operating budget and P&amp;L in partnership with finance</li> <li>Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met across all jurisdictions - especially important in a web3 context with evolving regulatory frameworks across the US, EU, Asia, and emerging markets</li> <li>Oversee relationships with legal counsel and key vendors<br><br> </li> </ul><strong>Strategy Execution<br><br></strong><ul> <li>Partner with ED to translate vision and business objectives into operational roadmaps</li> <li>Lead post-investment or post-partnership integration efforts</li> <li>Represent the company externally with institutional partners and regulators where appropriate<br><br> </li> </ul><strong>Web3-Specific Scope<br><br></strong><ul> <li>Oversee tokenomics operations, treasury management, and on-chain governance processes where applicable</li> <li>Manage exchange listing operations, custodian relationships, and on/off-ramp partnerships</li> <li>Ensure cross-border payment and settlement operations are compliant and efficient<br><br> </li> </ul><strong>What You'll Bring<br><br></strong><ul> <li>10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 4+ in a senior leadership role</li> <li>Track record of scaling a startup through a growth inflection point (Series A → B, or equivalent)</li> <li>Deep familiarity with web3 infrastructure, DeFi, or fintech regulatory environments</li> <li>Experience managing globally distributed teams, ideally with exposure to EOR structures and multi-jurisdiction compliance</li> <li>Strong financial acumen; you can read a P&amp;L and challenge a budget</li> </ul> When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.

Business Development and Ecosystem

Sei Development Foundation

31 days ago

## About Us Sei is the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, Sei is setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. Apps on Sei benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3. For more detailed information visit Sei's official website. ## About The Role At the Sei Development Foundation, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us grow the Sei ecosystem. If you're passionate about web3, thrive in fast-moving environments, and know how to turn relationships into real impact, we want to hear from you. This is a general business development and ecosystem application, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. ## Typical Responsibilities - Identifying and evaluating founders, new business opportunities, and partnerships - Managing, maintaining and prioritizing a pipeline of projects - Negotiating deal terms and agreements with partners and collaborators - Maintaining a constant grasp on industry trends, which funnels into lead generation ## What We Usually Look For - Experience in Web3 technologies and ecosystems - Prior VC experience with a web3 focus - Experience as a BD team member at a top L1/L2 - Demonstrable experience in building and leveraging relationships - Proficiency in guerrilla sales tactics and web3 culture - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to make autonomous decisions and articulate ideas clearly - Strong networking skills within the web3 community (X, TG, Discord, etc.), events While this is not an active role, we welcome you to apply and let us know what you're looking for in your next role! When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.