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Head of Compensation, Equity & Tokenomics


Company : Anime Universe, INC


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of Compensation (Equity and Tokenomics) Head of Compensation (Equity and Tokenomics) 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Anime Universe Equity Partner - Location: Remote Jurisdiction: Global Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week Department: Human Resources Reports To: Chief People & Culture Officer This is not a job. Its a stake. What You Put In Is What You Get Out A rare entrepreneurial opportunity to create something legendary from the ground upand we want you to help us take care of our people, fairly compensate them for their efforts and time put in. You will take on a crucial role within our organization. If you got the skills to take this on, we want you to become one of us. Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week . If thats not realistic for you, this isnt the right fit. No hard feelingswe respect clarity. We are offering an equity partner role , not a traditional salaried position. That means: No upfront cash compensation Equity (shares) plus potential future token-based rewards (pending legal clearance) Future salary unlocked by revenue milestones Remote-first , async-friendly, autonomy-heavy global team Lets Be Absolutely Clear We are building everything from scratch. We invent. We architect. We shape the infrastructure, tools, frameworks, and language that define the next generation of IP, culture, and creative economies. If youre looking for a playbook, this isnt it. If youre ready to help write the playbookwere ready to hand you the pen. This is a role for builders, for strategists who think like engineers, and for those who dont just want a seat at the tablethey want to help design the table. Overview Were looking for a Head, Total Compensation, Equity & Tokenomics to build the systems that determine how value is distributed across Anime Universe. Youll be the architect of our performance-based equity models, token distribution mechanics, and long-term compensation strategy. In partnership with the CPCO and executive team, you will design and implement innovative, future-proof compensation structures across equity, tokens, cash, contests, and internal sprints. This role sits at the intersection of HR innovation, financial architecture, and organizational psychology. This is a pivotal role: you will shape how people are rewarded, how motivation is sustained, and how ownership is earned. Your work will directly impact retention, fairness, and the scaling of a globally distributed creative and technical workforce. What Youll Own Design, implement and continuously evolve Anime Universes equity and token-based compensation systems Build compensation architectures for different tracks: leadership, tech, creative, operations, and contributors Define and maintain equity partner agreements, vesting schedules, grant documentation, and contribution tracking Partner with Legal and Treasury to ensure full compliance across jurisdictions (US, Canada, Cayman, Japan, etc.) Analyze performance data to align equity allocation with merit and impact (e.g. sprints, contests, KPIs) Architect internal incentives like gamified rewards, competitions, loyalty programs, and culture-aligned perks Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, People Analytics, Product, Legal, and Tokenomics to ensure consistency Lead audits of equity/token issuance and prepare strategic reports for leadership and future investors Establish a clear, transparent equity governance system accessible to all partners What We''re Looking For 10+ years in compensation design, total rewards, HR architecture, or financial modeling (experience with startups or DAOs a plus) Deep understanding of equity compensation structures, tokenomics, and performance-based incentive plans Legal and compliance fluency in cross-border compensation matters (including securities, tax, and employment laws) Comfort with high ambiguity and a builder-first mindset you know how to scale systems before they exist Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial/HR data into strategic design decisions Experience implementing blockchain, smart contract-based vesting, or token distribution mechanisms is a strong plus Bonus for background in legal ops, HR innovation, decentralized orgs, or next-gen incentive systems Compensation Equity (Shares): Founding partner-level equity Future Salary: Activates with revenue benchmarks Remote First: Globally distributed, async-first, autonomy-driven culture At Anime Universe, were not just building a companywere building an entire universe. A place where creativity has infrastructure. Where culture has power. Where people who care deeply can create freely. If you''re ready to shape the systems of value exchange, build equity into the code of culture, and make compensation a canvas for empowermentthis is your place. Best regards, Anime Universe Recruitment Team Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Other Job function Job function Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Industries IT System Custom Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anime Universe by 2x Get notified about new Compensation Specialist jobs in Canada . 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