Digital Asset Operations Leader: Scale, Controls & Settlement

High Street Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent trading firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Operations responsible for overseeing their comprehensive operating model across execution, reconciliation, and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of experience in hedge fund or digital asset trading operations, strong governance oversight, and the ability to scale operations effectively. This role emphasizes leadership of integrated functions, risk management, and direct involvement in trading environments, ensuring robust investor operations and capital flows.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in hedge fund, proprietary trading, or digital asset trading operations.
• Direct ownership of the full trade lifecycle and institutional control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of custody structures and wallet infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the end-to-end operating model for trading and execution.
• Lead Middle Office and Operations as a single integrated function.
• Ensure robust operational controls and governance frameworks.

Skills

Multi-venue trading and execution models

Operational risk management

Operational control frameworks

Data systems workflows

Education

8–15 years in operations

Job description

A prominent trading firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Operations responsible for overseeing their comprehensive operating model across execution, reconciliation, and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of experience in hedge fund or digital asset trading operations, strong governance oversight, and the ability to scale operations effectively. This role emphasizes leadership of integrated functions, risk management, and direct involvement in trading environments, ensuring robust investor operations and capital flows.