Business Operations Manager (Corporate Operations)

Kyndof's Business Portfolio

• 2000Archives — A women’s fashion brand growing with global Gen Z audiences through retail, celebrity collaboration, and content-driven expansion.
• 2000Atelier — An entertainment B2B apparel studio trusted by top-tier artists, including Blackpink and Aespa, for global stage costumes and brand collaboration projects.

Position

• Position: Business Operations Manager / CEO Staff
• Reports to: CEO (direct report)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Near Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Seoul (department-store building, trendy shared-office environment)

What You'll Do

① Serve as the operational backbone of the company.

• Oversee the full scope of business operations, including HR, finance, general affairs, and administration.
• Manage core corporate operations such as contract review, tax coordination, and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate closely with external accounting, tax, and labor partners.

② Act as a strategic partner for future growth.

• Lead the planning and execution of government-backed projects such as TIPS, R&D, and startup scale-up programs.
• Increase company value through business plans, IR materials, and management reports.
• Organize materials related to policy funding and fundraising, and communicate with relevant stakeholders.

③ Support the CEO as a strategic business partner.

• Support executive decision-making and help prepare key agendas in advance.
• Oversee external partnerships and institutional communication.
• Provide proactive operational support by identifying new workstreams and resolving issues quickly.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in startup business operations, administration, or management support.
• Experience managing government-backed programs such as TIPS across planning, execution, and settlement is required.
• Understanding of accounting, finance, and HR operations, along with experience collaborating with relevant agencies or partners.
• The ability to lead stable corporate operations from the company’s perspective.
• Clear communication and practical cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong digital fluency.
• Experience in a fast-growing startup.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on financing experience, including fundraising or policy finance.
• Experience working with ACs, VCs, public institutions, or government agencies.
• Deep understanding of the fashion, content, or entertainment industries.
• Business-level English communication skills.

What You'll Gain at Kyndof

Growth Opportunities

• Gain hands-on exposure to startup management by working directly with the CEO.
• Grow with the organization as a core member and expand your long-term career path.
• Build a business operations function from 0 to 1.

Work Environment

• Trend-forward office environment.
• Flexible working hours with autonomous start times between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
• Modern work equipment and a comfortable environment.
• Remote work support for focused work.
• Flexible leave system in 30-minute increments.
• Premium massage chair and coffee machine.

This Role Is For

“Someone who can create stability inside a fast-growing company.”

Kyndof believes business operations is both the system that keeps the company running and the strategic infrastructure that helps every team perform at their best. We’re looking for someone who understands the speed and ambiguity of startup growth and can anchor the organization with operational excellence.