Chief Operating Officer (COO)

OneBullEx; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dubai-based crypto startup is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage operations and support growth. This role includes overseeing people operations, designing scalable systems, and driving organizational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have operational leadership experience, preferably in high-growth sectors such as fintech or crypto. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of digital asset trading.

Benefits

Startup Leadership

Strategic Impact

Growth Opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operational leadership roles.
• Strong background in people operations and organisational management.
• Prior experience in fintech, crypto, or digital businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage company-wide operations.
• Oversee all aspects of people operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Support the CEO in strategic planning and execution.

Skills

Operational leadership

People operations

Organisational management

Cross-functional coordination

Exceptional communication

Job description

OneBullEx, a Dubai-based crypto futures exchange startup, is hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead day-to-day operations, drive organisational efficiency, and support fast-paced global growth.

This is a senior, non-technical leadership role working closely with the CEO to oversee people operations, streamline internal processes, and cultivate a high-performing team culture. The ideal candidate will have experience scaling early-stage ventures in fintech, crypto, or other high-growth digital sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage company-wide operations, ensuring coordination across HR, legal, finance, marketing, and business development functions
• Design and implement scalable systems, internal processes, and performance metrics to support operational excellence
• Oversee all aspects of people operations including recruitment, onboarding, team development, and performance management
• Foster internal alignment and communication, building a strong company culture in a fast-moving, remote-friendly environment
• Support the CEO in strategic planning, execution, and long-term organisational growth
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operational leadership roles, preferably within high-growth startups or scale-ups
• Strong background in people operations, organisational management, and cross-functional coordination
• Prior experience in fintech, crypto, trading platforms, or digital businesses is strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, multicultural, and fast-paced environment
• Must be based in Dubai or willing to relocate
  
  

Why Join OneBullEx?

• Startup Leadership: Be part of an early-stage venture at the forefront of digital asset trading, with a key role in shaping its future
• Strategic Impact: Lead the operational foundation and play a critical part in scaling a global crypto exchange
• Growth Opportunity: Join a leadership team with a clear international expansion roadmap and long-term vision for success