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CoinDesk · 1 day ago

Head of US Custody Financial Operations

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $270K/yr

CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. They are seeking a Head of US Custody Financial Operations to lead post-trade financial functions, drive global process standardization, and ensure operational resilience in the Americas.

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Responsibilities

Support regional liquidity planning, execution, and reporting for all credit and financing facilities

Oversee operational aspects of supply/borrow activities across DeFi protocols and manage flawless execution of all daily fiat/crypto treasury movements

Act as the primary operational interface with banks, custodians, lenders, and trading counterparties

Oversee and manage daily settlement processes for crypto and fiat trades, actively monitor breaks, and promptly resolve discrepancies with counterparties

Drive operational planning and execution for newly originated deals

Oversee digital asset movements, wallet operations, deposits/withdrawals, and reconciliations to ensure security and accuracy

Maintain rigorous internal controls, audit trails, and compliance checks; identify and implement process automation; create and standardize core SOPs for all operations

Identify and escalate operational risks; provide daily/weekly updates on facility usage and key operational KPIs utilized by Executive Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the US and Caymans based team, setting performance goals (KPIs/OKRs), managing resources, and ensuring robust 24/7 operational coverage

Serve as the primary regional escalation point; act as the operational leader for the Americas, owning resolution of all events

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

Collaborate with EMEA/APAC Team Leads to ensure smooth operational handovers, maintain consistent global procedures, and drive global process standardization initiatives

Act as the primary liaison for senior internal stakeholders (Treasury, Accounting, FP&A) and partner closely with Exchange Financial Operations teams

Qualification

Treasury OperationsCustody/SettlementsDeFi ProtocolsOperational ControlsStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess StandardizationAudit TrailsCompliance Best PracticesKPI/OKR ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Proven experience in Treasury Operations, Trading Operations, and Custody/Settlements within a financial institution, FinTech, or digital asset firm

Deep functional knowledge of DeFi protocols, digital asset custody, liquidity management, and yield generation strategies

Expertise in managing and reconciling fiat and crypto settlements, credit facilities, and multi-jurisdictional financial movements

Strong understanding of operational controls, risk management, audit trails, and compliance best practices in a regulated or semi-regulated environment

Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with experience managing a regional or global operations team, including setting KPIs/OKRs and managing 24/7 coverage models

Demonstrated ability to drive process standardization, automation, and SOP creation across complex operational workflows

Highly effective stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of serving as the primary operational liaison for internal senior leaders (Treasury, Accounting, Risk, Legal) and external counterparties (banks, custodians, lenders)

Ability to act as a decisive escalation point and confidently lead the operational response to system incidents or significant market events

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field is typically required