Lead Exchange Operations (Crypto)

TL;DR

Lead Exchange Operations (Crypto): Drive day-to-day operations of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, overseeing trading lifecycle integrity, platform configuration, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management with an accent on governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Focus on stakeholder collaboration for product launches, process automation, client onboarding, and leading Asia-based teams.

Location: Hong Kong (onsite, Asia operations)

Company

Institutionally focused global digital asset platform offering a regulated exchange, indices, market data, and insights via CoinDesk.

What you will do

• Lead exchange operations including order routing, matching, settlement, reconciliation, risk management, platform configuration, latency monitoring, and client support.
• Collaborate with sales, institutional clients, product, engineering, finance, risk, legal, and compliance teams on product launches and platform operations.
• Oversee end-to-end client onboarding, understanding technical and product needs.
• Optimize and automate client workflows and operational processes for efficiency, risk reduction, and scalability.
• Develop and enforce governance procedures, reporting, and risk controls for regulatory compliance (kill switch, self-crossing prevention, pre-trading checks, cybersecurity, resiliency).
• Lead, mentor, and foster high-performing team of technology and operations specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in trading operations or trade support management in digital assets, FinTech, or electronic trading.
• Deep knowledge of cryptocurrency industry, market structure, and operational challenges.
• Technical proficiency in electronic trading systems, FIX protocol, APIs, and market data infrastructure (preferred).
• Familiarity with risk management, digital asset custody, KYC/AML, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; thrive in fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to global diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity-driven culture encouraging diverse perspectives from talented team members.