Digital Asset Infrastructure & Operations Lead

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced crypto professional to help design and implement our digital asset infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in institutional crypto custody, trading operations, and crypto-backed lending. This role will advise on best practices, evaluate service providers, and oversee the implementation of secure, compliant, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess business requirements and recommend the most suitable digital asset custody solution (self-custody, qualified custodian, or hybrid).
• Establish relationships with custodians, exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, and other relevant service providers.
• Set up and optimize trading infrastructure, including VASP/exchange connectivity, execution workflows, settlement processes, and liquidity management.
• Develop strategies for open-loop trading across multiple venues while managing operational and counterparty risks.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement crypto-backed lending and borrowing solutions to improve capital efficiency.
• Assess lending platforms, loan terms, collateral requirements, liquidation risks, and yield opportunities.
• Create operational policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, compliance, and technology teams during implementation.
• Monitor market developments and recommend improvements to trading, custody, and treasury strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency, digital asset markets, or institutional blockchain finance.
• Proven experience implementing institutional crypto custody solutions.
• Strong understanding of wallet infrastructure, private key management, multisignature wallets, MPC technology, and cold/hot storage.
• Experience with institutional trading platforms, OTC markets, and liquidity providers.
• Hands-on experience with crypto lending, borrowing, collateral management, and yield strategies.
• Knowledge of DeFi and CeFi lending ecosystems and their associated risks.
• Strong understanding of blockchain networks, digital asset security, and transaction workflows.
• Professional certifications in blockchain, finance, or cybersecurity are a plus.

Success Metrics

• Secure and compliant custody solution successfully implemented.
• Efficient trading infrastructure operational across approved venues.
• Crypto-backed lending program established with appropriate risk controls.
• Comprehensive governance, security, and operational procedures documented.
• Reduced operational and counterparty risk while improving capital efficiency.

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