Senior Operations Manager at NAVI Labs

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.She will pick the best candidates from Jack's networkThe next step is to speak to Jack.Job Title: Senior Operations ManagerCompany Description: NAVI Labs - Leading DeFi protocol managing $1B+ in assets, backed by Mysten Labs and Coin98 Ventures.Job Description: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.Location: Palo Alto, USAWhy 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.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.The ideal candidate: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.Who are Jack & Jill?Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.Next stepsStep 1. Visit our website.Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.We never post fake jobsThis isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.