Head of Operations

Peskind Executive Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Remote-friendly work environment

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

A global fintech company is seeking a Head of Operations to streamline workflows and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in operations management and a strong grasp of corporate governance and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary, a remote-friendly environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a rapidly expanding firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operations management, project management or similar leadership role.
• Startup experience preferred.
• Education: MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate governance and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Oversee HR processes ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Support COO in managing legal and risk compliance.
• Provide weekly oversight of payroll and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with sales on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Deep knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and tax

Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for fintech SaaS platforms

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Proficiency in Jira

Proficiency in HubSpot

Proficiency in Slack

Proficiency in Telegram

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

HubSpot

Slack

Telegram

Job description

About Our Client:

Our Client is a global fintech SaaS that combines fund management software with digital asset technology. Their platform supports tokenization, compliance, and management of financial assets for the full trade lifecycle across multiple jurisdictions. They are seeking a dynamic Head of Operations to oversee and optimize critical business functions, streamline workflows, and ensure operational excellence across the company. This role is designed for a high-performing professional who can evolve into a key leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Manage corporate secretarial teams across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee corporate governance, including board resolutions, company structure changes, monthly operational reviews and legal considerations.
• Maintain cohesion across global entities for tax, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely payroll, tax submissions, and compliance reporting.
• Act as a primary point of contact for Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) initiatives and participation.

HR & People Management

• Oversee HR processes, including contracts and benefit packages for employees and advisors.
• Manage healthcare benefits, payroll, and government-level benefits along with their associated third party providers.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices in relevant jurisdictions.

Legal, Regulatory Licenses, and Risk Management

• Support COO and collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage cross-border and entity-specific risk, including the United States, Singapore, Europe and off-shore locations.
• Support COO to oversee service providers and partners supporting regulatory licenses and audits (CST, Conyers, Canvewell, Horangi, Pinsent, Nelson Mullins etc).
• Support COO to manage contracts and legal documentation for the SaaS product, including SLAs, privacy policies, and terms and conditions.
• Liaise with relevant legal teams on a daily basis to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks globally.
• Support COO to oversee KYC/AML compliance, custody, and transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Cynopsis, Propine, Parallel Markets, Chain Analysis, Fireblocks, Scila).

Finance & Operations

• Provide weekly oversight of payroll, tax submissions, and compliance reporting.
• Manage the operational execution of cross-border communication and corporate initiatives.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of financial data across jurisdictions.

Business Development & Sales Support

• Collaborate with the sales team to co-lead acquisitions and strategic initiatives, including initial pitch, representing the back office and technology infrastructure (custody, KYC/AML etc.), onboarding, legal and compliance guidance and events.
• Provide front-office and back-office support for sales, ensuring alignment with operational goals.

Product & Project Management

• Support the product team in the development and deployment of new features.
• Oversee project timelines and ensure on-time delivery of key initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between product, sales, and operations teams to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in operations management, project management, or a similar leadership role. Startup experience preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Deep knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and tax in a global context.
  • Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for fintech SaaS platforms.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Jira, HubSpot, Slack, and Telegram.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Who You Are

• Strategic Thinker: You excel at connecting the dots across complex systems and processes.
• Problem Solver: You thrive on resolving operational bottlenecks and finding efficiencies.
• Self-Starter: You’re independent, proactive, and comfortable wearing many hats.
• Collaborative Leader: You’re able to work effectively with diverse teams across functions and regions.
• Growth-Oriented: You’re seeking a challenging role with the potential to grow into an executive position.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote-friendly work environment.
• Opportunity to lead and grow within a fast-paced, high-growth fintech company.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and global markets.