Chief of Staff

About Hyperliquid Policy Center

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Hyperliquid Policy Center is an independent research and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a clear, regulated path for Americans to access decentralized markets.

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Our expert-led team actively engages with lawmakers and regulators, produces substantive policy research, and champions a U.S. regulatory home for decentralized markets and onchain financial infrastructure.

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About the Role

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We are hiring a full-time Chief of Staff to build and run the operational backbone of a high-impact policy organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that the organization operates with rigor, cohesion, and excellence as it scales, enabling leadership and the team to focus on advancing substantive policy priorities.

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The Chief of Staff will report to the Chief Executive Officer and work in Washington, DC. This role is suited for a proven operator with exceptional judgment who thrives in fast-moving environments and takes ownership of making organizations perform at the highest level.

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The Chief of Staff will:

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• Build and lead the organization’s operations function, ensuring cohesion and alignment across all areas of work
• Serve as the primary operational partner to the Chief Executive Officer, translating strategic priorities into execution
• Design and maintain the internal systems, processes, and operating cadence required for the organization to function effectively
• Coordinate across policy, legal, government relations, and communications staff to ensure alignment, clarity, and timely execution of key projects
• Identify operational risks, gaps, and inefficiencies early, and implement solutions to address them proactively
• Lead special projects from conception through execution, particularly in response to timely policy developments and strategic opportunities
• Build and manage internal infrastructure for hiring, onboarding, and team development as the organization grows
• Ensure leadership priorities are executed consistently and that commitments are tracked, met, and completed to a high standard
• Maintain clear, structured internal communication so that roles, expectations, and timelines are well understood and satisfied

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Qualifications

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• Experience operating within a startup, policy organization, advocacy group, or similarly fast-moving environment, preferably in Washington, DC
• Strong familiarity with the U.S. policy ecosystem, including how legislative, regulatory, and advocacy processes function in practice
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate evolving priorities into clear plans and disciplined execution
• Demonstrated ability to build structure and operational clarity in environments where systems and processes are still being established
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and care
• An ambitious, accountable, high-agency operator motivated by the responsibility of building durable systems and strengthening institutional effectiveness

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Why Join Hyperliquid Policy Center?

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• You will work alongside a small, high-caliber team to build an institution that shapes how policymakers, media, and industry leaders engage with the future of financial markets
• You will build and run the operational backbone of a consequential organization at a formative moment for crypto policy in the United States
• You will operate at the center of policymaking and financial innovation, ensuring that the organization functions at the highest level as it engages on the most important regulatory questions facing the crypto industry
• You will receive competitive compensation and benefits, along with the potential for meaningful financial upside aligned with one of the most compelling projects in the world
• We will invest in your success: we expect excellence and we provide the responsibility, trust, and support to match

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How to Apply

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To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@hyperliquidpolicy.org and include “Chief of Staff” in the email subject line. Your cover letter should be limited to one page and describe why you are interested in joining our team.

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The expected annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000. Salary within that range will be based on the individual’s experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, successful applicants will also be eligible for a grant of HYPE tokens.

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Hyperliquid Policy Center is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all employees and employment applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other protected class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.