Director of Trust Administration (Web3/Crypto)

TL;DR

Director of Trust Administration (Web3/Crypto): Leading operational oversight of trust administration functions with direct fiduciary responsibility for client accounts, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of custody and fiduciary services. Focus on designing scalable operational workflows, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery within the digital asset space.

Location: Onsite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.

Company

hirify.global is a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.

What you will do

• Oversee trust administration operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant delivery of custody and fiduciary services.
• Lead and develop a team of trust officers, establishing performance standards and professional development programs.
• Serve as a designated fiduciary officer, exercising authority and responsibility for client accounts.
• Ensure trust operations comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including OCC guidance.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the trust company.
• Represent the trust company in client meetings, audits, regulatory examinations, and industry forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (CTFA, CFP, JD) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in trust administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience serving as a fiduciary officer in a regulated trust company, bank trust department, or similar institution.
• Deep knowledge of trust law, fiduciary principles, and regulatory requirements (OCC, state trust regulations).
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of custody operations, asset servicing, and client relationship management.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital asset custody, blockchain technology, or cryptocurrency ecosystems.
• Background working with OCC-regulated institutions or state-chartered trust companies.
• Familiarity with institutional client servicing and complex custody arrangements.
• Experience implementing technology solutions to enhance trust operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, spouse/partner, and children (medical, vision, dental, life, FSA, HSA).
• 401k company match up to 5%.
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Inspiring startup environment with corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication.