The Settlements & Custody Manager will be responsible for managing and executing settlement operations for our crypto exchange and OTC desk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial settlements, reconciliation processes, particularly within the cryptocurrency space, and experience with digital asset custody solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Settlement Operations:
- Execute daily settlement processes for crypto and fiat transactions.
- Perform daily reconciliations of transactions between internal systems, blockchain records, and external counterparties.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with trading, compliance, and finance teams to ensure smooth settlement flows.
Custody Management:
- Oversee digital asset custody operations, including the management of hot and cold wallets.
- Liaise with third-party custodians to ensure asset security and compliance.
- Implement best practices for safeguarding digital assets.
OTC Desk Support:
- Facilitate large block trades by ensuring timely and accurate settlements.
- Collaborate with OTC traders to manage counterparty risk and exposure.
- Maintain strong relationships with liquidity providers and counterparties.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure all settlement and reconciliation activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.
- Prepare regular reports on settlement status, discrepancies, reconciliation outcomes, and resolution efforts.
- Assist in audits and regulatory inquiries related to settlement and reconciliation operations.
Process Improvement:
- Identify areas for optimization within settlement and reconciliation workflows.
- Implement automation tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.
- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate best practices into operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in settlement operations and reconciliation within financial services, preferably in cryptocurrency or blockchain.
- Proven experience with digital asset custody solutions and wallet management.
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and OTC trading mechanisms.
- Proficient in using settlement and reconciliation software tools.
- Demonstrated expertise in transaction reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, and resolution.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to crypto asset custody, settlements, and reconciliations is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Discretionary performance related bonus
- Paid sick leave days for self and for taking care of your dependents
- Hybrid working policy
- A focus on your wellbeing, including talks and access to self-development tools
- Global Employee Assistance Programme
- Quarterly cash allowance
