Lead Product Manager Crypto Custody - Open to remote

ITVA, Inc.; Headquarters; Remote; CAD 191,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo is seeking a Crypto Custody PM Lead to own the product strategy for safeguarding crypto assets and transfer rails, collaborating with Engineering and Operations to balance security, compliance, growth and revenue.

You will drive wallet security improvements, custody transfers and new asset listings, while shaping the yield roadmap with staking and on-chain products. Remote work or hub-based in Amsterdam/London/Limassol/Vilnius offers flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management, at least 5 years in crypto-related business.
• Experience with crypto exchanges or custody providers is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to balance security, compliance, growth and revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for crypto wallet security, custody transfers and new asset listings.
• Partner with Engineering to ship hot and cold wallet security improvements.
• Drive the crypto yield roadmap, including staking, lending and on-chain products with Operations.
• Set strategy for withdrawal fees, network fee policy and node infrastructure.
• Manage key vendor relationships, including custodians, validators and infrastructure providers.
• Track AuC growth and yield KPIs in partnership with Data.
• Represent Product in incident response for wallet and crypto rail security events.

Skills

Crypto PM leadership

Security-focused

Stakeholder mgmt

Blockchain fundamentals

Job description

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.
In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

About the Role

Bitvavo is building dedicated product management for Crypto Custody, the team that keeps customer crypto assets safe and enables earning yield. As Crypto Custody PM Lead, you will own product strategy for our crypto safeguarding and transfer rails, working closely with Engineering (Crypto Safeguarding and Transfers) and Operations to balance security, compliance, growth and revenue.

Employment Setup

This role can be done fully remotely, or based in one of our preferred hubs: Amsterdam, London, Limassol or Vilnius.

What You’ll be Doing

• Own the product roadmap for crypto wallet security, custody transfers and new asset listings

• Partner with Engineering to ship hot and cold wallet security improvements

• Drive the crypto yield roadmap, covering staking, lending, stablecoins and on-chain products, together with Operations

• Set strategy for withdrawal fees, network fee policy and node infrastructure

• Manage key vendor relationships, including custodians, validators and infrastructure providers

• Track AuC growth and yield KPIs in partnership with Data

• Represent Product in incident response for wallet and crypto rail security events

What We’re Looking For

This role requires genuine crypto experience, gained at a crypto exchange, custody provider or similar crypto native business. We are not able to consider candidates without this background.

• 8+ years in product management, at least 5 of which should have been gained at a crypto exchange, custody provider or similar crypto native business

• Strong technical grounding, comfortable discussing wallet security, blockchain fundamentals and infrastructure trade offs with engineers

• Track record balancing security and compliance requirements with growth and revenue goals

• Confident managing stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Security and Treasury

• Solid understanding of crypto fundamentals, with custody experience a strong plus

Desirable

• Experience with staking, lending or on-chain yield products

• Experience with crypto custody providers or cold storage operations

• Background in traditional finance custody or asset servicing

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

What We Offer

At Bitvavo, we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market-competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.