Mission Operations & AI Enablement Lead at DFO Referrals (Singapore)

DFO Referrals· Singapore·1d ago

Job description

OceanX

About OceanX:

Culture highlights: Mission-driven, collaborative, high-performing environment with a focus on meaningful relationships [scoutify.com].
Remote/hybrid/office policy: Hybrid work environment; many roles are on-site in Westport, CT or New York City, with some roles in Singapore (on-site). 100% remote roles are rare [jobera.com].
Notable perks or engineering culture: 100% company-paid medical premiums, 17 paid holidays, generous PTO, 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 (plus 100% match above $7,500, up to $15k match limit), gym reimbursement, and hybrid flexibility [scoutify.com]. Engineering roles (e.g., Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Senior Data Engineer) offer competitive compensation ($200k–$350k+ range) [scoutify.com].
Visa sponsorship: Conflicting reports; USCIS data shows no H-1B petition history for DFO Referrals, but some sources indicate sponsorship for international candidates [scoutify.com]. Candidates should inquire directly during the application process.

One-liner: DFO Referrals is the talent acquisition and recruitment platform for the Dalio Family Office, which manages the ventures, investments, and philanthropic initiatives of Ray and Barbara Dalio.
Entity Type: Private (family office)
Headquarters: Westport, Connecticut, United States (with additional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi)
Founded: Year not publicly disclosed (the Dalio Family Office has been active for many years; DFO Referrals as a hiring entity likely launched in recent years)
Founders: Ray Dalio and Barbara Dalio (founders of the Dalio Family Office)

Primary industry/industries: Executive Offices, Family Office, Financial Services, Philanthropy, Ocean Exploration, Education
Target customers: Not applicable (DFO Referrals supports the internal hiring needs of the Dalio Family Office and its affiliated entities; it does not serve external customers)
Mission or purpose statement: The Dalio Family Office is rooted in a culture of meaningful work and meaningful relationships, supporting the family’s legacy of giving back through Dalio Philanthropies, OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation.

DFO Referrals is not a product company; it is a hiring arm. The entities it supports include:

Dalio Family Office (DFO): Core investment and administrative services for the Dalio family.
Dalio Philanthropies: Philanthropic initiatives across ocean exploration, education, and global giving.
OceanX: A non-profit that combines exploration, research, and multimedia education to transform public understanding of the ocean.
Dalio Education: Education-focused programs and partnerships.
Endless Network: A philanthropic initiative focused on expanding internet access.

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed (private family office)
Key Metric: Total Funding – Not applicable (privately funded); Headcount – 6 employees reported on LinkedIn [linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office] (likely refers to core DFO staff; the broader ecosystem employs many more)
Notable Investors/Partners: The Dalio family (self-funded); partners include Bridgewater Associates (founded by Ray Dalio), various philanthropic organizations, and academic institutions.
Growth Signals: 40% headcount growth YoY at the core family office [linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office]; active job postings include senior roles in finance, technology, legal, and operations (17+ open positions as of June 2026) [greenhouse.io, jobera.com]; expanding presence in Singapore and Abu Dhabi.

Access to the Dalio ecosystem: Employees work directly with the family office, gaining exposure to high-impact investments, philanthropy, and global initiatives.
Meaningful work: Roles support ocean conservation, education, and global connectivity, offering a sense of purpose beyond profit.
Strong compensation and benefits: Competitive salaries (ranges from $95k–$655k depending on role) plus 100% company-paid medical premiums, 17 paid holidays, generous PTO, 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500, gym reimbursement, and hybrid work environment [scoutify.com].
Low turnover / high retention culture: Focus on "meaningful work and meaningful relationships" as core values.

Current priorities: Expanding the talent base for the family office and its philanthropic arms, particularly in technology (CISO, DevSecOps, Data Engineering), finance (senior accounting, tax advisory), and international operations (Singapore, APAC partnerships).
Direction for growth: Deepening the family’s impact in ocean exploration (OceanX), education, and global philanthropy, while maintaining a lean, high-performance team.

Sources

greenhouse.io – DFO Referrals job board, listing 16+ open positions.
linkedin.com/company/dalio-family-office – Dalio Family Office LinkedIn profile (headcount, growth, description).
scoutify.com – DFO Referrals careers page with compensation ranges, perks, H1B sponsorship discussion.
jobalmanac.com – Additional job listings and company details.
jobera.com – List of 17 open positions with salary ranges and location classification.
daliofamilyoffice.com – Official website (not deeply crawled, but primary source for entity description).