Co-Founder & COO (Stealth HR-Tech Startup)

The Opportunity

Nearshore Cyber has been retained to identify a Founding COO for a high-growth technology venture operating in stealth mode.

This company is building a platform to solve the "Trust Gap" in the global cybersecurity labor market. By leveraging a new standard for verified skills, they aim to unlock liquidity between global talent and US employers.

Why This Role is Different

Unlike most early-stage startups that struggle to find their first users, this venture is launching with a "warm" ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, they have immediate access to a talent pool of nearly 30,000 active candidates and a built-in sales channel to US enterprises.

The Role

You will join as Co-Founder & COO , working alongside the CEO (Vision / Sales) and CPO (Product / Growth) to build the company’s operational backbone.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Architecture : Design the workflows for high-volume skill verification. How do we validate 10,000 users efficiently and securely?

Integrity & Standards : Oversee the implementation of rigorous assessment protocols (aiming for ISO-17024 compliance) to prevent fraud and ensure data defensibility.

Business Operations : Manage the legal, financial, and administrative complexities of a cross-border business entity (US / LATAM / APAC).

Ideal Candidate Profile

Non-Cyber Background : We specifically want an outsider’s perspective on standardization and operations.

EdTech / Assessment Experience : You have operated in environments where "testing" or "credentialing" was the product. You understand the logistics of proctoring, psychometrics, and verifiable credentials.

Compliance Rigor : You are comfortable in high-stakes environments where "truth" is the product (Audit, Compliance, Legal Ops).

Founder Mentality : You are ready to build from 0 to 1, wearing multiple hats and owning the P&L.

Confidentiality Notice

This is a stealth project. Shortlisted candidates will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the specific product roadmap and leadership team are revealed.

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