exponential.fi builds a platform for crypto holders to access yield opportunities in decentralized finance. Its product brings together secured lending, market making, staking, and bridging, with portfolio tracking and risk assessment tools to help users understand their positions. The company focuses on simplifying DeFi investing by addressing friction such as gas fees and complex cross-chain transfers, while emphasizing asset security and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2021, exponential.fi operates in fintech, crypto, and Web3.
Chief of Staff at exponential.fi — Hybrid in Tübingen
Partner with exponential.fi’s founders to scale company operations, hiring, communications, and finance. Lead strategic projects spanning international expansion, fundraising, and operational improvement.
Description
- Oversee company operations, including finance, contracts, internal processes, and external advisers.
- Identify team needs, resolve operational bottlenecks, and strengthen collaboration.
- Set hiring priorities, coordinate recruitment, and develop onboarding and people processes.
- Share the company’s work through its website, announcements, social media, and events.
- Assist with fundraising, investor relations, partnerships, and financial planning.
- Lead projects such as international expansion and work addressing customer or compliance needs.
- Apply software and AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce recurring administrative tasks.
- Collaborate directly with the founders and team on operations, people, and marketing.
Requirements
- Experience in a startup, business operations, a Chief of Staff or Founder’s Associate position, or another cross-functional role.
- Demonstrated ownership, fast learning, and the ability to deliver work independently.
- Sound judgment in setting priorities and deciding when to act, seek input, or involve a specialist.
- Strong writing and interpersonal abilities.
- Clear communication with colleagues, candidates, investors, and partners.
- Comfort working with numbers, digital tools, and operational details.
- Interest in AI safety and security.
- Ability to understand and explain a technical team’s work.
- Fluent written and spoken German and English.
- Technical experience is welcome but not essential.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and equity.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid work arrangement in Tübingen.
- Vacation budget.
- Learning budget.
- Conference budget.
- Direct work with the founders and team.
- Ownership of significant company projects.
- Opportunity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.