Office of the CEO | Executive Operations Lead
PaystandSanta Cruz, California, United States · Posted 4 months agoDescription
Paystand is the world's leading blockchain-enabled B2B payments network, transforming commercial finance into a software-driven, zero-fee, and open ecosystem. Recognized as a CNBC/Statista 2026 World's Top Fintech company, Paystand delivers over a decade of on-chain payments experience to middle and large enterprises.
Paystand's network services more than one million payors that have moved $20+ billion in volume. With its acquisitions of Yaydoo, Teampay and Bitwage, Paystand's full-stack platform includes agentic AI, its USDb stablecoin, and AR/AP solutions on one tightly integrated network. Its non-profit arm, Paystand.org, advances the mission to democratize finance through Bitcoin and blockchain technology.
What We Do
We built the financial system we always thought should exist: zero fees, zero friction, just your money, faster. Blockchain automates receivables and payables, cuts time-to-cash, and turns every transaction into revenue instead of cost.
Why We Do It
The current system takes a cut from the people who build, create, and grow — and calls it the cost of doing business. We don't buy that. Every fee we eliminate compounds into growth. We're here to decentralize finance and hand the power back to the businesses driving the real economy — extended further through Paystand.org's work to democratize finance through Bitcoin and blockchain.
How We Do It
We don't wait for permission or for the industry to catch up — we build the future of finance ourselves, on-chain, in the open. Small moves now, monumental results later.
Join Us
We're not looking for people who want a job in fintech. We're looking for people who want to build what comes after it. Paystand is where you help lead a financial revolution instead of just reading about one. We stand on change. Come stand with us.
This position is intended to be based onsite at our Santa Cruz, CA headquarters. However, we may consider highly qualified remote candidates who can commit to 25–35% travel out of the year, both domestically and internationally.
Role at a glance
The Executive Operations Lead within the Office of the CEO supports the CEO’s ability to operate effectively across evolving company priorities. This role combines executive support, communication preparation, and coordination across key work streams to help ensure board deliverables, leadership rhythms, and priority initiatives are organized and well-prepared.
This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive materials with discretion, resolve problems — while operating comfortably in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.
Responsibilities:
Executive & Board Support
- Support preparation and coordination of board materials, including organizing metrics, assisting with narrative drafts, and preparing presentation materials.
- Coordinate logistics and ensure board-related communications and materials are organized and prepared in advance.
- Assist in preparing executive-level updates and presentation flow to reflect professionalism and clarity.
Executive Scheduling & Relationship Coordination
- Manage executive scheduling and prioritization in alignment with evolving priorities.
- Coordinate travel, engagements, and key meetings with attention to timing and context.
- Support follow-up and communication flow with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
- Maintain organized systems for contacts, documentation, and high-value relationship materials.
Leadership Rhythm & Communication Support
- Lead the preparation and organization of recurring leadership meetings and Friday town halls.
- Assist in structuring materials and presentation flow for internal company-wide communications.
- Help ensure materials for leadership forums are prepared clearly and on time.
- Contribute to improving clarity and consistency in executive messaging where appropriate.
Priority & Initiative Coordination
- Own organizing and support the CEO, prioritizing a portfolio of active initiatives that may shift weekly.
- Help coordinate planning and next-step clarity across select CEO-driven projects.
- When applicable, provide coordination support for 1–2 contributors aligned to specific executive priorities.
- Assist in maintaining visibility into timelines and deliverables across these efforts.
Efficiency & AI-Enabled Workflow Support
- Use AI-enabled tools and modern productivity systems to streamline preparation of communications, presentations, and executive materials.
- Introduce lightweight templates or repeatable formats where helpful to improve efficiency.
- Stay current on practical applications of AI to increase speed and quality of output in a fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in executive support, executive operations, program/project management, or high-trust coordination roles.
- Experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced or founder-led environment.
- Strong written communication skills and experience preparing executive-level materials.
- High discretion and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to manage multiple evolving work streams simultaneously.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and execution efficiency.
Preferred:
- Exposure to board or investor-level communications.
- Experience supporting internal company-wide communications (e.g., town halls, leadership updates).
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
- Multi-disciplinary background spanning corporate and non-profit or mission-driven environments.
Perks
- Compensation ranging from $95,000 - $125,000 OTE, depending on experience and geographical location.
- Enjoy generous PTO and sick leave, because we believe in balance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- We've got your health covered with comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans.
- Fuel your days with free snacks and paid lunches in the office.
- Unlock stock options and own a piece of our success!
- Work with the best tools and equipment, setting you up to thrive.
- And the best part? Endless growth opportunities await you as we rapidly expand!
If you're passionate about driving change in the FinTech landscape and being part of a company that is shaping the future of digital payments, we invite you to explore opportunities with Paystand.
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience manifests in diverse ways, skills are transferable, and passion is a powerful driver. Your journey and skills are unique, and we value the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our team.
More than a resume, we prioritize a genuine commitment, impactful contributions, and the ability to thrive in our dynamic, collaborative environment. We are enthusiastic about providing you with opportunities to learn and grow within this role. If your experience aligns closely with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply.
We celebrate the belief that diversity in backgrounds and thoughts fuels better problem-solving and fosters more creative thinking. Our commitment to adding new perspectives to the team reflects our dedication to innovation and inclusivity.
Your journey is important to us, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team at Paystand. Feel free to reach out; we can't wait to hear from you.
Most of our roles are onsite. Positions that are eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements will be clearly indicated in the job posting.
For roles based in Mexico, only resumes submitted in English will be considered.#LI-Onsite
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