Head Of Global Safeguarding/ Client Assets (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Global Safeguarding/Client Assets (Fintech, Web3): Leading the strategy, framework, and operations for the secure custody and regulatory compliance of client assets (fiat and digital) across all hirify.global entities and products with an accent on policy design, control frameworks, and daily reconciliations. Focus on embedding safeguarding requirements into product design, overseeing global regulatory reporting, and continuously improving data and systems for asset protection.

Location: Hybrid (in-person participation throughout the year for offsites is required). Role is based in Europe, with compensation in GBP.

Salary: £115,020—£127,800 GBP

Company

hirify.global is building the emerging onchain platform and future global financial system, committed to setting the global standard for secure custody and safeguarding of client assets.

What you will do

• Define the global strategy, operating model, and key performance indicators for client asset safeguarding and segregation.
• Lead and develop a cross-regional team responsible for client asset management and operational excellence.
• Own and implement the Global Safeguarding Control Framework, ensuring compliance with regulations like MiCA, CSSF, and FCA.
• Oversee daily global safeguarding, reconciliation, and rebalancing processes for fiat and digital assets.
• Drive executive-level oversight for incident management, root-cause analysis, and thematic control enhancements related to client assets.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance to embed safeguarding requirements into product design and assess new initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in financial services, asset custody, or highly regulated environments.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in client asset safeguarding and/or regulatory asset protection regimes (e.g., EMRs/PSRs, FCA, MiCA, CSSF).
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional, and remote teams across time zones.
• Demonstrated success building and maturing control frameworks, including policy, design, implementation, testing, monitoring, and remediation.
• Strong technical and analytical acumen in reconciliation, rebalancing, and custody operations (fiat and/or digital assets).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience presenting to Boards, regulators, and senior executives.

Nice to have

• Experience in crypto/digital assets, payment institutions, or e-money institutions.
• Experience working with global banking/custody partners and familiarity with ISAE 3000 / SOC-type assurance.
• Prior leadership responsibility for multi-jurisdictional regulatory portfolios.
• Professional qualifications in accounting, risk, compliance, or audit (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with required in-person participation for team and company offsites throughout the year.
• Opportunity to increase economic freedom in the world and build the future global financial system.
• Comprehensive health benefits including Private Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Assurance, and Disability/Income Protection.
• Workplace Pension Scheme, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and Wellness Stipend.
• Learning and Development Allowance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Fertility Benefits and Generous Time off/Leave Policy.