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Director, Trading Operations

Bitpanda
Barcelona, Spain
Full time
Hybrid

About this job

Job category

Management

Job type

Full time

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Company size

Scale Up [ 11<50 employees ]

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Job Description

Lead trading operations, leveraging expertise in financial markets and data analysis. Oversee project timelines and help launch initiatives with streamlined workflows and effective risk controls.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Crypto and Trading Operations department, setting measurable performance goals while promoting a culture of ownership and growth.
  • Drive the optimization of trading processes for efficiency, scalability, and risk management.
  • Oversee trade execution, settlement, clearing, and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • Work with senior management and cross-functional teams on new initiatives, communicating Trading Operations' needs.
  • Monitoring crypto markets and proactively adjusting operations to address impactful changes and unusual trading trends.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement and contributing to business objectives.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of financial markets, trading systems, and the trade lifecycle across asset classes, especially cryptocurrencies.
  • Strong knowledge of the Crypto sector, including current events, regulation and major players in exchanges, OTC desks etc.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify optimization opportunities, both quantitative and qualitative.
  • Structured approach to project coordination, detailing the team’s needs and capabilities to manage stakeholders’ expectations and working in a fast paced environment!
  • Understanding of risk management to mitigate operational and market risks, by being proactive rather than reactive to market changes. Deep understanding of market trends, movements, and opportunities for Bitpanda.
  • Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate well with diverse teams and senior management.
  • Comfort with technology and experience in trading platforms, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

  • Flexible working model including 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
  • Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
  • Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy
  • Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
  • Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand
  • Opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.
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