ThinkMarkets · 1 day ago
Director of Digital Assets – ThinkMarkets
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThinkMarkets is a global leader in multi-asset trading and financial technology, empowering traders worldwide. They are seeking a proven, commercially driven leader to serve as Head of Digital Assets, responsible for defining and executing the strategy, leading product design, driving marketing and operations, and scaling the team for their new division.
FinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Develop the strategic roadmap for the Digital Assets division — spanning trading, staking, yield products, DeFi access, stablecoins, wallets, and protocols
Define commercial strategy: product-market fit, go-to-market, monetization models, global expansion
Lead cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Product & UX, Marketing, Compliance/Legal, Operations, and Finance to ensure cohesive execution and scale
Identify, evaluate, and secure key partnerships with blockchain protocols, liquidity providers, custodians, stablecoin issuers and on-chain strategies
Set product strategy for web + mobile platforms (crypto trading, wallet functions, staking services, DeFi access)
Work closely with engineering/design teams to oversee UI/UX direction, ensuring optimal conversions and user experience
Stay at the forefront of blockchain ecosystems and convergence of fiat money into the crypto ecosystem (Layer-1/Layer-2, smart contract tokenomics, tokenized securities and lending)
Build the go-to-market strategy across retail and institutional segments, encompassing user acquisition, affiliate and influencer channels, paid media, and community or crypto events
Drive key KPIs: user growth, retention, trading volume, wallet activation, Total Value Locked (TVL), staking participation, revenue per user
Define pricing, rewards, incentive programs, token/utility design (where applicable) to align platform growth with user incentives
Secure strategic ecosystem partnerships (DeFi protocols, exchanges, institutional counterparties) to expand market reach and strengthen credibility
Serve as division head — recruit, build, scale a high-performing cross-functional team across Product, Design, Marketing, Operations, Growth
Manage P&L for the Digital Assets business line; set budgets, targets, monitor performance, and optimize resource allocation
Collaborate with Compliance/Legal to ensure U.S. and global regulatory requirements are built into product design and operations
Represent ThinkMarkets in industry conferences, blockchain/crypto ecosystems, media opportunities; serving as the public face of ThinkCrypto
Qualification
Required
10+ years in fintech, trading platforms or blockchain/crypto ventures, including 5+ years in senior leadership or a founding role in a new venture or division
Proven track record of scaling a crypto applications, DeFi protocol or Web3 platform from early stage to significant adoption
Deep domain knowledge of blockchain protocols, stablecoins, smart contracts, liquidity mechanics, tokenomics
Strong commercial acumen: user acquisition, retention, growth analytics, financial modelling, monetization strategy in the crypto/fintech context
Hands-on experience with crypto marketing: affiliate systems, paid channels, community/influencer ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to work directly with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Operations, Technology) and the ability to operate as a founding leader in a new business line
Excellent leadership, team building and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating at C-level reporting directly to the CEO
Willing to be based in (or relocating to) Chicago and travel as required
Preferred
Prior experience in a regulated exchange/crypto brokerage environment
Experience integrating DeFi features (staking, yield farming, liquidity pools) into centralized platforms or hybrid models
Hands-on UI/UX product lifecycle management experience for crypto or trading apps
Exposure to international operations (LATAM, EU, APAC) and multilingual cross-border teams
Company
ThinkMarkets
Established in 2010, ThinkMarkets is a premium multi-asset online brokerage with headquarters in Chicago and offices globally.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$30MKey Investors
Mars Growth Capital
2021-11-15Debt Financing· $30M
Leadership Team
Nauman Anees
CEO and Co Founder
Josh Fieldhouse
Global Head of Partnerships
Recent News
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