Senior Program and Operations Specialist at Ripple Labs

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.</span></p></div><div> <p><strong>THE WORK:</strong></p> <p>As Senior Program 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.</p> <p>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 founders, vendors, and partners receive timely communication and payments. You will also serve as an external face of Ripple’s ecosystem programs — building relationships with founders, developers, and startup communities around the world. </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Run the end-to-end operations of ecosystem growth programs, including grants and accelerator programs, hackathons, and start-up competitions</li> <li>Serve as an external representative of Ripple’s ecosystem programs — engaging directly with founders, grantees, developers, and partners at events, conferences, and through ongoing relationships</li> <li>Drive global program growth by ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across regions</li> <li>Partner with finance, legal, compliance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless program delivery and governance</li> <li>Monitor budgets, process payments, and ensure fiscal accountability</li> <li>Main