Job Specifications
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
As Program Manager and Operations Specialist, Ecosystem Growth, you will be responsible for maintaining and scaling high-caliber program and operational processes for our high-impact global growth programs, including FinTech grants, accelerator, others, with a focus on growing XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain adoption. This role sits at the intersection of program strategy and operational excellence, ensuring programs run smoothly, consistently, and at scale.
You will lead end-to-end program operations, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing to ensure seamless execution. You’ll also own key global initiatives and partnerships, support Ecosystem Managers in driving efficient deal flow and award processes, and ensure grantees, vendors, and partners receive timely communication and payments.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and has experience building and scaling programs that support fintech founders, developers, and early-stage startups.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Run the end-to-end operations of ecosystem growth programs, including grants and accelerator programs, hackathons, and start-up competitions
Drive global program growth by ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across regions
Partner with finance, legal, compliance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless program delivery and governance
Monitor budgets, process payments, and ensure fiscal accountability
Maintain CRMs and dashboards that track program metrics, goals, and achievements
Develop decks to showcase program outcomes for internal and key industry events and developer conferences
Coordinate on strategy and execution for promoting and marketing programs
Continuously identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
5+ years of experience in operating global or multi-region accelerator programs, grants programs, or founder support initiatives, for venture capital, FinTech, corporations, foundations, or startup ecosystems
Strong operational background with owning complex, multi-stakeholder workflows
Familiarity with capital deployment mechanics for grants, vendor, and partner payments.
Acuity in budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting
Proven track record to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve program goals
Data-savvy and proficiency in data management/data entry processes and standard methodologies
Strong growth and metrics fluency, including funnel targets, retention analysis, and partner performance benchmarking
Proficiency working with programmatic toolings, including: CRM and reporting platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Tableau); program platforms (Submittable, F6S, Airtable); and project management tools (Asana, Notion, Confluence)
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Experience in developing presentation decks on program outcomes and impact
Close attention to detail with a bias toward action and execution
Comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments with autonomy and accountability
Bonus: Institutional Finance Competence; and/or Blockchain/XRPL experience
For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
CA Annual Base Salary Range: $116,000 USD - $145,000 USD
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team off
About the Company
Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple's enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue.
Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today--an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only ent...
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