Senior Director of Crypto Operations & Platforms - Maverick Currencies
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
### **About the Opportunity**
Maverick Currencies is hiring a **Senior Director** to lead and scale its institutional-grade crypto operations and underlying platform.
This role is ideal for a hands-on senior leader or ex-founder who wants real ownership over how a modern digital asset operation runs day to day—without the politics or overhead of a C-level title.
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- ### ** Key Responsibilities**
- **Operational Leadership:** Lead end-to-end crypto operations, including trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, and funding.
- **System Architecture:** Design and improve back-office and middle-office systems for maximum efficiency.
- **Financial Integrity:** Ensure accurate books & records and maintain rigorous auditability.
- **Product Partnership:** Partner with engineering to drive automation and seamless integrations.
- **Strategic Readiness:** Drive operational readiness for new products, jurisdictions, and counterparties.
- **Compliance:** Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- **Team Management:** Lead, manage, and mentor the operations team.
- **External Coordination:** Act as the primary lead for exchanges, custodians, and partners.
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- ### ** Key Requirements**
- **Experience:** 7–10+ years in trading, operations, or platform-focused roles.
- **Domain Expertise:** Strong digital asset infrastructure knowledge and understanding of blockchain, DeFi, and custody.
- **Execution Focus:** Proven experience scaling high-volume operations.
- **Technical Literacy:** Familiarity with APIs and system integrations.
- **Leadership:** A focus on execution-led leadership and team development.