Chief of Staff

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Chief of Staff at RootstockLabs, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic initiatives, optimizing organizational effectiveness, and supporting the CEO. In this role, you will work side-by-side with CEO on key areas such as OKRs and target tracking, strategic planning, board reporting, economic modelling, and organizational improvement. You will also act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for questions of strategy and operational efficiency—doing whatever it takes to succeed in our mission to Make Bitcoin Work for Everyone. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as the CEO’s strategic partner, providing guidance, supporting key decisions, and driving operational execution from ideation to implementation.
• Champion the CEO’s priorities, setting metrics for success, attending critical meetings as a delegate, and ensuring alignment across the company.
• Develop and lead strategic initiatives, including short- and long-term plans, roadmap execution, and collaboration across GTM, Product, Tech, People, and Finance teams.
• Oversee the delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring smooth execution, team alignment, and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, research, and materials for strategic initiatives, internal communications, and external events on behalf of the CEO.
• Gather and analyze insights from teams and departments, reporting key findings and actionable recommendations directly to the CEO.
• Identify and enhance processes to improve organizational efficiency and uncover opportunities for operational excellence.
• Manage and improve the OKR framework, enabling clear goal-setting, progress tracking, and effective execution of company strategy.
• Lead market and competitive intelligence efforts, analyzing trends, performance metrics, and industry insights to inform strategic decisions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years in strategic, operational, or leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and the cryptocurrency landscape
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing strategic initiatives and project management
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 

ROOTIES BENEFITS

At RootstockLabs, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a community. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive Compensation: Including eligibility for our RIF Token Plan.
• Global Flexibility: Work 100% remotely from Europe and UK with access to CoWorking spaces globally.
• Continuous Learning: Access to our Learning Academy, Sponsorship program for professional growth and Language lessons.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a dedicated platform for your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacations, parental leave, sick leave, and a year-end shutdown with paid leave during the last week of the year.

ABOUT ROOTSTOCKLABS  

RootstockLabs exists to make Bitcoin work for everyone. We do this through giving developers the tools to build on Bitcoin, supporting the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem and the RIF economy while continuing to expand the frontiers of decentralized technology. 

RootstockLabs Purpose & Mission

• Our Purpose: To Make Bitcoin work for everyone
• Our Mission: Give developers the tools to build on Bitcoin, support the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem, and expand the frontiers of decentralized technology.