Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, business administration, or related field, Minimum 7 years of experience in finance and/or fintech industry with 2 years in digital asset custody or similar.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement a digital asset custody strategy, policies, and controls

Oversee safekeeping, storage, and movement of digital assets, conduct audits and reviews

Job description

Company

Our client is a leading virtual asset trading platform. They are part of a leading Asian crypto exchange group. They are seeking a Head of Custody to oversee their digital asset custody services. The candidate be responsible for establishing and managing a robust custody framework to safeguard their customers' digital assets.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive digital asset custody strategy.
Establish custody policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements.
Oversee the safekeeping, storage, and movement of digital assets.
Ensure compliance with industry best practices and security standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate custody services with trading operations.
Manage relationships with third-party custodians and service providers.
Conduct regular audits and reviews of custody processes and systems.
Stay up to date with evolving blockchain technologies and security advancements.
Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on custody-related matters.
Prepare and present custody reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in finance and/or fintech industry, with 2 years in digital asset custody or a related field.
Strong knowledge of custody practices, processes, and security protocols.
Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks related to custody services.
Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in written Chinese and spoken Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly desirable

Application options
- If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at winston@tokalent.com

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