{"id":95131,"date":"2026-04-14T19:05:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/director-of-digital-asset-trading-exchange-operations\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:05:33","slug":"director-of-digital-asset-trading-exchange-operations","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/director-of-digital-asset-trading-exchange-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Digital Asset Trading &#038; Exchange Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>411_3466996<\/p>\n<p><p>We are seeking a senior crypto trading leader to build, lead, and scale a new chapter in our digital asset trading capabilities. This is a strategic and hands\u2011on role responsible for shaping and advancing the firm\u2019s crypto trading, liquidity, exchange infrastructure, and derivatives capabilities. This role spans <b>OTC, perpetuals, funding logic, market making, liquidity sourcing, hedging, and market structure design <\/b>, while also playing an important part in the strategy surrounding token\u2011related initiatives, exchange engagement, and broader platform growth. <\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of <b>trading leadership, derivatives expertise, liquidity and market\u2011making experience, token exposure, and operational depth <\/b>. They should understand how to build and scale a crypto trading function that is commercially effective, technically sound, and aligned with a more structured and institutional operating environment. <\/p>\n<h3>\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0627\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 <\/h3>\n<h3>Trading Leadership &#038; Strategy <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and scale the crypto trading function across Spot, Derivatives, OTC, and Market Making. <\/li>\n<li>Define and execute the overall trading strategy in alignment with the company\u2019s growth plans, platform roadmap, and commercial objectives. <\/li>\n<li>Take ownership of the trading desk\u2019s performance, operating model, and long\u2011term capability buildout. <\/li>\n<li>Develop a clear framework for how the business prices risk, sources liquidity, manages execution, and supports product growth. <\/li>\n<li>Lead the design and launch of the derivatives trading capability from the ground up, including perpetual products, funding logic, hedging frameworks, and exposure management \u2014 this is a greenfield build requiring someone who has stood up a derivatives desk before. <\/li>\n<li>Lead the development of OTC pricing and execution frameworks, including liquidity sourcing, cross\u2011venue hedging logic, and real\u2011time pricing across crypto and fiat pairs. <\/li>\n<li>Ensure pricing, execution, and risk systems reflect actual market behaviour and support sustainable commercial performance. <\/li>\n<li>Improve the desk\u2019s ability to manage complex market conditions, funding dynamics, and non\u2011linear risk. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Market Making, Liquidity &#038; Market Structure <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Design and oversee <b>market\u2011making strategies <\/b> to optimise liquidity, spreads, order book depth, and execution efficiency. <\/li>\n<li>Define and execute <b>liquidity strategy across exchanges and providers <\/b>, improving access, reducing slippage, and enhancing execution quality. <\/li>\n<li>Shape <b>market structure, execution workflows, and venue strategy <\/b> to support client flow and platform growth. <\/li>\n<li>Develop frameworks to manage <b>flow dynamics, adverse selection, and client behaviour <\/b> effectively. <\/li>\n<li>Manage liquidity across <b>CEX and DEX environments (including AMMs) <\/b>, optimising execution in both off\u2011chain and on\u2011chain markets. <\/li>\n<li>Oversee integration with <b>custodial providers (e.g. Fireblocks) <\/b>, addressing latency, settlement, and operational coordination. <\/li>\n<li>Drive <b>end\u2011to\u2011end latency optimisation <\/b> across order routing, signing, and on\u2011chain settlement. <\/li>\n<li>Maintain <b>tight spreads and consistent market depth across venues <\/b>, managing fragmented liquidity and multi\u2011exchange listings. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Token Strategy &#038; Exchange Engagement <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead token trading and liquidity strategy, including managing simultaneous listings across multiple Tier 1 CEXs, coordinating with exchange listing teams, meeting liquidity requirements, and managing launch windows and post\u2011listing market support. <\/li>\n<li>Manage cross\u2011exchange price consistency, arbitrage mitigation, and unified order book strategy to minimise price discrepancies and adverse arbitrage pressure when the token is live on multiple venues. <\/li>\n<li>Work closely with relevant stakeholders on exchange relationships, listing processes, and ongoing liquidity support across key venues. <\/li>\n<li>Ensure token and exchange strategy are underpinned by strong compliance awareness, including wash trading monitoring, market manipulation prevention, and adherence to exchange\u2011specific listing rules and regulatory requirements. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Spot Platform &#038; Exchange Infrastructure <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee spot trading pair selection, curation, and lifecycle management on the platform, ensuring pairs are commercially viable and supported by adequate liquidity. <\/li>\n<li>Bring hands\u2011on experience with <b>matching engine architecture, order book design, and trade settlement workflows <\/b>, working with technology teams to deliver best\u2011in\u2011class execution and liquidity on the platform. <\/li>\n<li>Optimise on\u2011platform settlement processes and ensure seamless integration between the matching engine, custodial layer, and external liquidity sources. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Risk, Governance &#038; Infrastructure <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Own risk management across trading books, liquidity operations, token\u2011related exposure, and counterparty activity. <\/li>\n<li>Build robust controls around inventory, hedging, funding, execution, liquidity, and operational escalation. <\/li>\n<li>Partner with technology teams on execution tools, APIs, pricing systems, automation, and trading infrastructure. <\/li>\n<li>Ensure that trading activity operates within a strong governance and compliance framework suitable for a serious and growing platform. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cross\u2011functional Leadership <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and senior management to align trading strategy with business objectives. <\/li>\n<li>Act as the senior internal owner for all matters related to trading logic, liquidity architecture, market structure, and execution design. <\/li>\n<li>Support decisions that sit across commercial strategy and trading reality, ensuring the platform is built in a way that is both scalable and market\u2011relevant. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reporting &#038; Senior Management Communication <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish and maintain <b>structured reporting frameworks <\/b> covering trading performance, P&#038;L, risk exposure, liquidity metrics, and market conditions, ensuring senior management has full visibility at all times. <\/li>\n<li>Deliver regular dashboards, commentary, and strategic updates to the executive team, translating complex trading dynamics into clear, actionable insights. <\/li>\n<li>Proactively elevate material risks, market events, or operational issues with clear recommendations and proposed action plans. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Team Building &#038; Management <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Build, lead, and mentor a high\u2011calibre trading team and supporting trading operations capability. <\/li>\n<li>Create a culture of accountability, speed, analytical rigor, and disciplined execution. <\/li>\n<li>Strengthen the function in a way that supports scale without compromising control, performance, or market edge. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Candidate Profile <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>7+ years of experience in crypto trading, derivatives, OTC, liquidity management, or market making. <\/li>\n<li>Proven track record of building or leading a crypto trading function within a structured or institutional environment. <\/li>\n<li>Strong expertise in derivatives trading, including perpetuals, funding, hedging, pricing, and risk management. <\/li>\n<li>Solid experience in OTC execution, liquidity sourcing, market making, and cross\u2011venue trading strategies. <\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding of market structure, liquidity dynamics, exchange microstructure, and client flow behaviour. <\/li>\n<li>Experience working with tier\u20111 crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, and token\u2011related trading environments (including listings or post\u2011launch support). <\/li>\n<li>Good command of quantitative or systematic trading concepts, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams. <\/li>\n<li>Hands\u2011on experience with DEXs (e.g. Uniswap), custodial platforms (e.g. Fireblocks), and hybrid CEX\/DEX environments, including latency and settlement considerations. <\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with trading infrastructure, including matching engines, order books, and execution systems. <\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage fragmented liquidity, cross\u2011exchange pricing, and arbitrage dynamics. <\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership, judgment, and crisis management skills in high\u2011pressure market conditions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preferred Background <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience within a crypto exchange, market maker, liquidity provider, prop trading firm, or institutional digital asset platform. <\/li>\n<li>Exposure to both centralised and decentralised trading environments. <\/li>\n<li>Experience supporting token listings, launches, or liquidity programmes. <\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with trading infrastructure, including pricing systems, funding mechanisms, and execution frameworks. <\/li>\n<li>Experience operating in institutional or regulated environments with strong governance and controls. <\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage external partners and counterparties, including exchanges, custodians, and liquidity providers. <\/li>\n<li>Understanding of exchange requirements, market\u2011making obligations and multi\u2011jurisdictional considerations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> #J-18808-Ljbffr<\/p>\n<p>2026-04-10 07:35:24<\/p>","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","job_listing_type":[68],"job_listing_category":[1347],"job_listing_location":[720],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-95131","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-management-operations","job_listing_location-united-arab-emirates"],"metas":{"_job_featured_image":"","_job_featured":"","_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_category":{"1347":"Management &amp; 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