Senior Program and Operations Specialist

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 experien ... (truncated, view full listing at source)