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Webull Financial · 1 week ago

Director of Crypto Operations

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Webull Financial is a leading digital brokerage platform committed to empowering individual investors. They are seeking a Director of Crypto Operations to manage US operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in their cryptocurrency ecosystem while collaborating with various teams to scale their crypto footprint.

AnalyticsFinTechMarket ResearchTrading Platform

Senior Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage all US operations, ensuring that every trade and movement of assets is accounted for with precision

Serve as the central link between the engineering, legal, and finance teams. You must be able to translate complex operational needs into technical requirements and vice versa

Lead projects globally to scale Webull’s crypto footprint, ensuring that US operations align with our international expansion efforts, including those in Canada, Brazil and beyond

Have comfortability with software development and able to communicate as such. You will be deeply involved with the technology teams to ensure the product architecture supports scalable operations

Establish robust risk management protocols and ensure all products adhere to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and security

Own the entire product journey from "napkin sketch" to post-trade settlement. This includes ideation, technical scoping, and overseeing the build in constant collaboration with the technology teams

Manage the "back-end" of the product launch, ensuring that settlements, reconciliations, and books and records are architected correctly from day one

Work in lockstep with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Product Teams to help ship meaningful products quickly while maintaining institutional-grade operational integrity

Possess a deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, and decentralized ecosystems (DeFi/DAOs). Must demonstrate a strategic grasp of cryptographic security and the architectural transition from centralized platforms to decentralized, transparent models

Qualification

Operations LeadershipProduct DevelopmentBlockchain FundamentalsFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Required

7-10+ years of experience in Operations or Product Leadership within FinTech, Crypto, or Trading

Strong ability to communicate with engineering teams regarding APIs, database structures, and blockchain integrations

Deep experience in back-office functions, specifically reconciliations and financial reporting for digital assets

Examples of products you have launched from initial concept through operational maturity

Comfortable in fast-paced, 'builder' environment where you are expected to be both a strategist and an individual contributor when necessary

Manage all US operations, ensuring that every trade and movement of assets is accounted for with precision

Serve as the central link between the engineering, legal, and finance teams. You must be able to translate complex operational needs into technical requirements and vice versa

Lead projects globally to scale Webull's crypto footprint, ensuring that US operations align with our international expansion efforts, including those in Canada, Brazil and beyond

Have comfortability with software development and able to communicate as such. You will be deeply involved with the technology teams to ensure the product architecture supports scalable operations

Establish robust risk management protocols and ensure all products adhere to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and security

Own the entire product journey from 'napkin sketch' to post-trade settlement. This includes ideation, technical scoping, and overseeing the build in constant collaboration with the technology teams

Manage the 'back-end' of the product launch, ensuring that settlements, reconciliations, and books and records are architected correctly from day one

Work in lockstep with the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Product Teams to help ship meaningful products quickly while maintaining institutional-grade operational integrity

Preferred

'Black belt' in financial operations. You understand the flow of funds, the intricacies of ledger systems, and the necessity of airtight books and records

You have a deep understanding of the crypto space, retail-facing products, Web3, and the specific technological hurdles of digital asset markets

You can bridge the gap between the C-suite, technical team, and regulatory bodies without losing anything in translation

Possessing a 'General Contractor' mindset. You can envision the 'house' (Product idea), and participate in drawing blueprints (Scoping), overseeing the construction (Building/Tech), and handling the keys and accounting (Settlements/Reconciliation)

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage : 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, vision insurance, and more!

Financial Support : 401(k) match, commuter benefits for NY positions, and short-term disability coverage.

Work-Life Balance : Generous time off that increases with tenure, paid parental leave, personal days, sick time, volunteer days and company holidays.

Wellness & Pet Care : Fitness and wellness benefits, plus pet insurance for your furry friends.

Investing in Your Future: We provide tuition reimbursement to help you pursue relevant degrees, certifications, and training that align with your career goals.

Dynamic Office Perks : Catered breakfast (every Monday) & lunches (every Friday), fully stocked kitchens, and monthly happy hours to connect and collaborate.

Company

Webull Financial

At Webull, we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to control their own financial future.

Founded in 2021

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.webullcorp.com

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