Cede Labs is a promising 13-person startup backed by GSR and Ledger building CEX (e.g., Binance, Coinbase,…) asset management tools for both the institutional and consumer market. The team has been accumulating more than 3 years of expertise on CEX connectivity.
Today, Cede Labs offers two main products:
Cede Hub: a solution for token issuers listed on CEX, to generate organic off-chain trading volume through competitions on app.cedehub.io, where we reward users on-chain for off-chain actions.
Metrics: went from 0 to 90k€ MRR in 5 months.
Key interlocutors:
for the end user base: farmers, traders (retail)
for the client base: Token issuers, market makers, CEX, foundations and other distribution partners
Cede SDK: a CEX connectivity solution that accelerates integration for crypto custody solutions with exchange platforms.
Metrics: 4 clients secured over the last 4 months after recent pivot (350k€ ARR)
Key interlocutors: Crypto custody solutions and their clients: hedge funds, prime brokers, market makers, stablecoins, OEMS,…
Join a startup that has just found its PMF. As we’re at early stages, your ideas and initiatives will play a vital role in our growth strategy.
We are looking ASAP for our next A players to help Cede Labs go to the next level.
👷♀️ Position
📍Location:
Paris (Station F), hybrid, or full remote (we’re open to any timezone) 🌍
→ 🛠 Mission & Responsibilities ←
High priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
1. Financial Operations
1.1 Invoice Payments & Follow-up
Track monthly payments in both fiat and crypto
Manage the billing inbox (billing@cedelabs.io) and set up automatic redirection
Collect missing receipts (e.g., Uber/VTC during events) and suggest process improvements
Maintain and update a dynamic cash report (in collaboration with finance team)
1.2 Invoice & Contract Creation for Clients
Create client invoices in Pennylane, Qonto or other relevant Financial SaaS
Draft standard service contracts based on provided templates
2. Administrative Operations
2.1 Workspace and File Management
Manage file access permissions with appropriate granularity
Design and maintain the company’s digital filing system (e.g., Google Drive, Notion, …)
Create a structured folder architecture (Admin / Finance / Legal)
Implement consistent naming conventions and archiving principles
Ensure chronological classification of documents
2.2 Team On-boarding & Off-boarding
Ensure execution of NDAs, IP agreements, and employment/freelance contracts
Refine employee and manager onboarding process
Handle user access provisioning (Google Workspace, Notion, Mailerlite, etc.)
Manage Google Admin groups by role for risk mitigation
Oversee subscription adequacy for SaaS tools
Draft internal guides and tutorials (e.g., onboarding, processes) using Notion
2.3 General Office Support (Remote-Friendly Tasks Only if present at the office)
Coordinate tool and hardware procurement
Assist in organizing team events (weekly gaming sessions, accommodation, travel, pre-selecting side events)
Send bi-monthly investor & team email newsletter
Support internal fund transfers across SAFE accounts (pre-processing, not signing)
2.4 Operational Security (OpSec)
Review and improve our team password manager (e.g., Bitwarden, ideally via macOS keychain / Trousseau function, with granularity depending on the teams and responsibilities of everyone)
Ensure 2FA is in place across key services
Establish cold-admin access for social media accounts
Create dedicated accounts for infrastructure tools
2.5 HR & Payroll Admin Support
Ensure URSSAF and retirement contributions are up to date
Manage mutuelle setup (e.g. Swisslife, Sidecare) and follow-up
Keep HR records organized (payslips, DSN, URSSAF, etc.)
Help maintain DSN and monthly payroll via Payfit
Coordinate with providers and ensure compliance with French regulations
3. Legal Operations
3.1 Contract Management
Fill out contract templates and coordinate signature processes
Support contract automation workflows (e.g., PandaDoc integration)
Liaise with external legal counsel for follow-up
Archive signed contracts using a naming convention
3.2 Compliance & KYB
Handle and maintain Know Your Business (KYB) procedures for centralized exchanges
Maintain up-to-date compliance records
4. Product/Dev Operations
4.1 CEX Operations
Handle operations related to…
CEX account setups
CEX support team communications
CEX broker accounts
CEX referrals
CEX asset transfers
CEX API setups
Clean our internal CEX info database
4.2 Third-party operation support
Support with externalized resource operations (communication, negociation, benchmarks, documentation,…)
Outcomes
🗂️ A well-organized and secure admin system is in place (files, accesses, credentials), ensuring clarity and risk mitigation
👥 Onboarding and off-boarding processes run smoothly, with proper access control and documentation at every step
💸 Invoices and payments (fiat & crypto) are tracked, paid on time, and reflected accurately in the dynamic cash report
📄 Contracts, KYBs, and legal documents are issued, signed, and archived promptly using structured workflows
🧭 Team operations (tools, travel, hardware, side events) are handled efficiently, with proactive problem-solving and clear documentation
End goal: free up as much time as possible for our COO and other team members currently involved in Ops at Cede.
→ ✨ Requirements ←
Required skills
High attention to detail
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Notion, and G-drive, G-sheet and others financial tools (such as Pennylane, Qonto, …)
Comfort with handling both fiat and crypto workflows
English B2/C1
🔐Trust & Confidentiality
Strong sense of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive data, accounts, and internal workflows
Demonstrated experience in roles requiring confidentiality and secure access management
✅Rigor & Reliability
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to follow through without supervision
Comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously with a structured and methodical approach
Web3 Knowledge: A basic understanding of Web3 concepts, including market makers (MM), CEX-DEX relationships, and token issuers’ needs. Candidates should be able to grasp these concepts quickly, even if not deeply experienced.
Experience with remote-first workflows and distributed teams
Comfortable interacting with legal documents and basic finance workflows (billing, tracking, reporting)
Clear written communication skills and ability to document processes
→ ☺️ Nice to have ←
Advanced Web3 Knowledge: Deeper expertise in finance-related Web3 topics, including traders behavior, the operations of market makers and token dynamics.
Proactive mindset and ability to flag risks or issues before they escalate
French speaker
→ 📝 Recruitment process ←
First interview to get acquainted, learn about your background, and see if our values and scope align
Second and final interview to discuss practical exercises, dive into our workflows and better understand some of your previous ops, with a case study where candidates may be asked to present a past growth project they managed.
😎 Why Join Us?
Grab the opportunity to work with us and to discover the atmosphere of a promising,dynamic startup that grows and deliversquickly.
An entrepreneurial environment that pushes you to excel: at Cede Labs, every voice matters, every idea is valued, everyone is encouraged to learn, share, and grow, and we move forward together.
Engage directly with top-tier professionals in the Web3 space, including CEOs of top 100 market cap token issuers, leading blockchain foundations founders & C-level, leading market makers, and listing team managers from the best CEXs in the industry.
Geographic freedom with an office at Station F (Paris): work from anywhere in Europe with the full flexibility of remote work, or join us at the heart of innovation in the world’s largest startup incubator.
International Network: Expand your connections by collaborating with top experts and partners worldwide, building on the diversity of five nationalities already represented within the company.
Team building every quarters alongside weekly gaming sessions.
Join an exciting journey where your ideas and work will have a direct impact, and every day offers an opportunity to learn and contribute to an ambitious project.
