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Bullish · 3 months ago

Director, Bullish Exchange US Operations

New York

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

Bullish is a regulated digital assets exchange and a subsidiary of CoinDesk, a trusted media company in the crypto economy. The Director of Operations will oversee U.S. operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of the trading platform while managing complex trading operations and regulatory compliance.

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 operations managementElectronic trading systemsRegulatory complianceCryptocurrency industry knowledgeKYC/AML practicesTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptability

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)

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment