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Full-Time

People Operations Manager

Posted on 10/2/2024

Digital Asset

Digital Asset

201-500 employees

Blockchain technology for financial applications

Crypto & Web3
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$110k - $125kAnnually

Expert

New York, NY, USA

Represents Digital Asset at our company headquarters in New York City.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
  • Previous experience working in a project management role balancing strategic projects with repetitive day-to-day tasks.
  • Ability to strive in a rapidly changing environment, including the skill to prioritize and handle ad-hoc requests including managing day to day interactions.
  • Sound experience working with cross-functional teams, partners and vendors to implement and execute strategic company initiatives.
  • Exceptionally organized and experienced in communicating across multiple teams, geographies, and functions.
  • Proven success leading initiatives from initial conception to successful delivery with effective communication between all stakeholders and within the agreed budget and timelines.
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Must have exceptional judgement and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in complex scenarios.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of business ethics, reliability, precision and integrity.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills with ability to advise and influence internal teams, candidates and customers alike.
  • Must be fluent in English, ability to speak additional languages is a bonus.
Responsibilities
  • Acting as a point of contact and support for the America region and in particular, on-site in the New York City office.
  • Development and implementation of standards for operating processes, governance and reporting as well as supporting the budgeting and cost management for the Operations function.
  • Looks for new partnerships and maintains / expands current partnerships with the office services suppliers base.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with regional operational managers and business functional managers.
  • Create, implement and enforce company policies and practices consistent with local norms, culture, tradition, and law.
  • Driving employee engagement through a variety of engagement strategies including employee engagement surveys, group discussions and organizing team events.
  • Process new hire onboarding and employee exits in coordination with the HR team.
  • Process employment authorization/visa requirements in coordination with the Legal and HR teams.
  • Perform office administrative duties (office management, building access, equipment purchasing, etc) in coordination with our IT/CSO team.

Digital Asset focuses on blockchain technology to enhance global connectivity for organizations, primarily through the Canton Network, which is designed for regulated industries. Their applications are built on Daml, a platform for creating multi-party applications, and they offer tools like Daml Enterprise and Daml Hub for businesses to test features and synchronize operations. Clients include major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, using Daml for tokenized asset infrastructure. The company's goal is to unlock the economic potential of a more interconnected world.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$322.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of the Canton Network and its adoption by major financial institutions could significantly boost Digital Asset's market presence and revenue.
  • The company's focus on privacy-enabled, interoperable blockchain solutions positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and scalable financial technologies.
  • Successful Series D financing of $120M indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for further innovation and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive blockchain and fintech landscape could pose challenges in maintaining market share and attracting new clients.
  • Regulatory changes in the financial sector could impact the adoption and scalability of Digital Asset's solutions.

What makes Digital Asset unique

  • Digital Asset's Canton Network offers a unique combination of privacy and scalability tailored for highly regulated industries, setting it apart from other blockchain solutions.
  • The use of Daml as a core technology enables the creation of sophisticated, multi-party applications, providing a competitive edge in the financial technology sector.
  • Partnerships with major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon validate Digital Asset's credibility and market relevance.