Web3 Director, IT

CoinFlip is a leading fintech company powered by cryptocurrency. Believing everyone deserves to participate in the new digital economy, the company operates one of the world’s largest networks of cryptocurrency ATMs — with over 4,000 active kiosks — as well as an over-the-counter trading desk. In 2022, CoinFlip became an international company by expanding into Canada and launching CoinFlip Ventures, a new initiative designed to support start-up companies. CoinFlip placed No. 60 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. CoinFlip was also named the 2021 and 2022 #1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain’s Business. As our growth trajectory continues, we’re looking to quickly expand all of our teams. It’s an exciting time to join CoinFlip as we’re pursuing additional business lines and continued international expansion to further cement us as a leading financial technology company. As Director of Information Technology, your main goal is to enable our global organization through the effective use of end-user Information Technology. You will be responsible for CoinFlips' infrastructure and technology strategy. Our fast-paced environment will require you to be able to react to the needs of the business and be able to plan ahead to keep up with the growth of the organization. You will build and lead the IT team, and shape our systems access architecture and collaboration technology choices. You will define and communicate key IT procedures, and set clear expectations that our employees and departments can understand and be accountable to uphold. You will collaborate with other teams to choose a rational roster of systems, tools, and integrations that maximize our efficiency as an organization, and the employee experience. The Director of IT will report directly to the Chief Information Officer. Responsibilities: Overseeing all IT operations infrastructure. Developing, implementing, and evaluating IT projects in line with organizational objectives. Liaising with other departments to determine and address their IT needs and requirements. Managing and supervising employees in the IT department. Ensuring the maintenance of current projects and technology systems. Identifying vulnerabilities, the need for upgrades, and opportunities for improvement. Proposing strategic solutions and recommending new systems and software. Preparing financial budgets and performance reports. Building and maintaining relationships with external advisors and vendors. Ensuring reported issues are resolved in a timely manner. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. A master's degree in computer science is preferred. Proof of continued education, such as software certifications, is desirable. At least 3 years of management experience in an IT environment. Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and developments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and project management skills. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Nice to Have: While not a hard requirement, experience with crypto-based products and services is a plus Experience working for a rapidly growing startup, and managing change Working at CoinFlip means collaborating with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success. We offer a collaborative and positive working environment where we encourage employees to balance productivity with time to recharge. Compensation is above and beyond a typical “startup” — we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and competitive benefits for full-time employees. CoinFlip values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. We thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By applying to this role, you give express consent to CoinFlip to send you informational text (SMS) messages regarding this role and the application process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying "STOP" to the text message you received. If at any time you forget what keywords are supported, just reply "HELP." Message and data rates apply. If you require special accommodation, please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.