Head of US Custody Financial Operations at Bullish overseeing treasury and trading operations for digital assets. Driving operational excellence and risk management in a fast-paced financial environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage US Custody Financial Operations to ensure effective post-trade processes.
Oversee treasury & trading operations, including liquidity planning, and DeFi protocol activities.
Serve as primary operational interface with banks and custodians for settlements and reconciliation.
Implement operational controls, risk monitoring, and improvements for custody operations.
Develop and mentor a regional team while ensuring operational resilience and compliance with regulations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain efficient operations and ensure best practices.
Requirements
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. (Master's degree or relevant professional certifications, such as CFA or CAMS, are a plus).
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