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Bullish · 1 day ago

Director, Bullish Exchange US Operations

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. The Director of Operations will oversee U.S. operations of the NYSE-listed exchange, ensuring the integrity of trading and client lifecycle operations while maintaining governance and compliance with U.S. regulations.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of our cryptocurrency exchange. This includes ensuring the integrity of the entire trading lifecycle, from order routing and matching to settlement, reconciliation and regulatory reporting. You will be responsible for exchange platform configuration, technology change management, order latency monitoring, and providing operational support for trading clients

Work closely with front-office teams (Trading, Sales), institutional clients and technology teams (Product, Engineering) to launch new products and ensure the seamless operation of the trading platform. Collaborate with Finance, Legal and Compliance on regulatory matters

Drive the continuous improvement and automation of client workflows and operational processes to enhance platform efficiency, reduce risk, and scale our capabilities

Develop and enforce operational procedures and reporting to comply with SEC, FinCEN, DFS, and other US regulations. Understand key regulatory requirements regarding trading operations (i.e. kill switch, self-crossing prevention, pre-trading checks, cyber-security, resiliency)

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of technology and operations specialists, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

Provide advisory, support and oversight to the teams managing customer onboarding (KYC/AML) and digital asset custody, ensuring operational efficiency in providing end to end customer support

Serve as the primary local regulated individual for operations and technology in the US, acting as a key liaison with US regulatory bodies (e.g., SEC, FinCEN, DFS ) to support examinations, provide operational insights, and ensure full compliance

Qualification

Trading OperationsElectronic Trading SystemsRegulatory ComplianceCryptocurrency KnowledgeKYC/AMLCyber-Security Best PracticesMarket Data InfrastructureLeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Technology or a related field

10+ years of experience in a trading operations, or trade support management role within digital assets, FinTech, or electronic trading

Deep knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry, market structure, and associated operational challenges

Proven track record of managing shared operations in a regulated financial environment and interacting directly with regulators (e.g., SEC, CFTC, DFS, FinCEN)

Technical proficiency and understanding of electronic trading systems, FIX protocol, APIs, and market data infrastructure is strongly preferred

Familiarity with digital asset custody solutions, KYC/AML and cyber-security best practices

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment