Executive Operations Lead

At Paystand, we’re not just another fintech company—we’re trailblazers in decentralized finance (DeFi), transforming how businesses manage their finances. With thriving hubs in Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Austin, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Hermosillo, and Guadalajara, we’re leading a global revolution in financial systems. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, we’re among the fastest-growing companies reshaping the future of finance. Our Expanding Ecosystem: Paystand isn’t just a company—it’s a growing global network. With the strategic acquisitions of Teampay, a leader in spend management, and Yaydoo, a top AR and AP platform in Latin America, we’re building an expansive ecosystem designed to revolutionize financial operations and fuel business growth worldwide. Why Paystand? What We Do: By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, we digitize receivables, automate financial processes, reduce time-to-cash, lower transaction costs, and unlock new revenue streams for businesses. Why We Do It: We’re driven by a mission to revolutionize digital payments and decentralize finance, creating a more open, inclusive, and transparent financial ecosystem, starting with B2B payments. How We Do It: As change-makers in the DeFi movement, we don’t just follow trends—we set them. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of fintech and eager to redefine what financial technology should look like, Paystand is the place where you can make a significant impact. Join Us: Be part of something bigger. Join Paystand and help us lead the financial revolution. 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 — 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 Support 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 Support the CEO in organizing and 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 vis