Associate Director, Digital Assets
A fast growing global FinTech platform is launching a new digital asset offering in the Canadian market and is seeking an experienced leader to build and oversee the full crypto business line. This is a rare opportunity to shape a national scale crypto product from the ground up, driving both the strategic roadmap and day to day execution.
About the Role
The Associate Director of Digital Assets will lead the development, launch, and ongoing management of a mobile first cryptocurrency trading and investment platform. This role requires a blend of product strategy, regulatory expertise, operational oversight, and hands on project leadership. You will own the end to end crypto roadmap, ensuring the platform is compliant, secure, user friendly, and commercially competitive.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the strategic vision, planning, and execution for the entire digital asset business in Canada.
* Develop and enhance crypto trading features and platform capabilities.
* Integrate market data, liquidity providers, and essential trading infrastructure.
* Establish and oversee risk management frameworks for digital asset operations.
* Manage the regulatory process, including licensing, registration, and interactions with authorities.
* Ensure crypto services meet high standards for security, compliance, and customer experience.
* Partner with legal, compliance, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams to deliver a cohesive product.
* Guide the evolution of the platform as the business scales.
Required Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
* Five or more years of experience within FinTech, financial services, or a retail broker dealer environment.
* Completion of relevant Canadian investment industry courses such as CSC, CPH, and IDSC.
* Three or more years of direct experience in digital assets or crypto markets.
* Strong background in operations or financial technology with the ability to lead complex initiatives.
* Proven project management capability with an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Ability to develop trading features, manage third party integrations, and build risk controls.
* Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with evolving requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Additional Canadian securities courses such as PDO or DFOL.
* Prior experience in crypto trading or digital asset platforms.
* A foundational understanding of AI technology trends.
* Strong organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities.