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Director, Crypto Operations

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Wealthsimple

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • Toronto
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have 5+ years in broker-dealer leadership, a strong crypto passion, exceptional financial acumen, detail-oriented, great people skills, and curiosity. CFA/CPA and programming experience are pluses.
  • You will define and execute crypto strategy, manage operations and risks, enhance controls, foster partnerships, and support compliance while leading a high-performing team.

Requirements

  • - Have 5+ years leadership experience in a broker-dealer in Accounting/Finance and/or Operations capacities. Can apply securities regulatory and operational knowledge to the newly regulated Crypto domain.
  • - A proven track record of leading strategy and operations of a regulated business.
  • - Passionate about technology and the Crypto landscape. You’re excited about innovation in the fintech space.
  • - You have a want to build new things. You have exceptional financial acumen and problem solving skills, with a passion for process improvement.
  • - Are organized with strong attention to detail and are comfortable working on multiple priorities with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • - Have excellent people skills and a positive attitude. You will be working in a highly collaborative environment.
  • - Are naturally curious: if something seems off, you want to figure out what’s going on.
  • - Having experience or familiarity with programming is a plus (especially SQL).
  • - Having or are actively pursuing a CFA or CPA/CGA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with our Product and engineering teams to help define our Crypto strategy and roadmap. Lead and execute the strategic initiatives to create new business and revenue streams to scale the Crypto product. Partner with teams across the business as part of the Crypto thought leadership team.
  • Define operational requirements (systems, process, controls, tooling, reports/monitoring, 3rd party solutions, etc) across the full crypto product lifecycle to deliver our roadmap.
  • Operationalize new product features while managing financial, regulatory and reputational risk. Execute key initiatives in close partnership with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Compliance and Risk.
  • Oversee a high performing team to reliably and consistently execute day-to-day processes supporting the Wealthsimple Crypto product within the CIRO framework.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key partners and vendors (e.g., data vendors, custodians, exchanges).
  • Help advance Wealthsimple’s position in the Crypto space by participating in industry events and building a strong network within the Crypto community.
  • Enhance operational risk controls to keep our clients’ assets safe, manage risk to Wealthsimple, and meet strategic and regulatory standards.
  • Support the publishing, review and continuous improvement of our policies and procedures in collaboration with Risk & Compliance. Ensure compliance with all CIRO and other regulatory requirements; support/advise on our regulatory strategy.
  • Develop and maintain an educational environment where the knowledge and performance of our team is continually advancing.

FAQs

What is the primary mission of the Director, Crypto Operations role?

The primary mission is to help build and enhance Wealthsimple's Crypto Product by working closely with various teams, defining the crypto strategy and roadmap, and executing strategic initiatives to create new business and revenue streams.

What responsibilities will the Director, Crypto Operations have?

Responsibilities include defining operational requirements, overseeing day-to-day processes, managing relationships with key partners, advancing Wealthsimple's position in the crypto space, enhancing operational risk controls, and fostering a continuous improvement environment within the team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 5+ years of leadership experience in a broker-dealer, a proven track record in regulated businesses, strong organizational skills, and ideally knowledge of programming (especially SQL) and a CFA or CPA/CGA designation.

What does the work environment look like?

Wealthsimple operates in a remote-first team model, supporting collaboration among over 1,000 employees across North America.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Wealthsimple offers a budget of up to $1,500 per year for wellness and professional development.

What benefits does Wealthsimple offer?

Benefits include a competitive salary, top-tier health benefits, retirement savings matching, vacation days, wellness and professional development budgets, and wellness days off throughout the year.

Does the company have any initiatives for diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Wealthsimple strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and has various Employee Resource Groups to support diversity within the company.

How does Wealthsimple support employee well-being?

Wealthsimple provides unlimited sick and mental health days, company-wide wellness days off, and an annual budget for wellness activities.

Is experience in programming necessary for this role?

While having programming experience is a plus, especially with SQL, it is not a mandatory requirement for the role.

What is the company's stance on accommodating candidates with disabilities?

Wealthsimple is committed to providing an accessible candidate experience and will work with candidates to make necessary accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond.