Director, Financial Services

Ripple; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency firm in London is seeking a Director, Financial Services. This strategic role involves overseeing trading operations and ensuring efficient trade execution. Candidates should have over 10 years in trading operations and a passion for digital assets, with strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary, significant career growth, and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses and equity

Comprehensive benefits

R&R days

Wellness reimbursement

Catered lunches

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• 10+ years of trading operations, middle office or trade support experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of data capture and reconciliation principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely settlement of crypto and fiat funds.
• Identify and resolve trade discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile positions and balances for business operations.
• Record transactions for bookkeeping activities.
• Support a globally distributed customer base.

Skills

Trading operations experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of markets and instruments

Proficiency in Excel and VBA

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is looking for a Director, Financial Services who is experienced with digital assets, FX, and derivatives to work closely with Ripple’s Trading and Operations teams in our London office. Additionally, you will help support all aspects of product operations.

In this role, you will be required to design and build processes that ensure smooth and efficient trade execution and post-trade task completion. This individual will ensure all products receive timely and accurate transactional support while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Financial Services and will also have significant interaction with the broader Ripple Finance function, including the leaders of Trading and Markets, Financial Risk, Product Control, as well as various non-Finance functions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work closely with other areas in Product, Trading, Finance and Operations, as well as external customers to ensure timely settlement of crypto and fiat funds
• Responsible for identifying and resolving trade discrepancies promptly, while liaising with traders, counterparties and other relevant teams
• Reconcile positions and balances for various business operations including company issued stablecoin and payments product
• Record transactions in systems to maintain bookkeeping entries that reflect product and operational activities within Ripple’s systems of record
• Support a globally distributed customer base for our 24x7 product offerings

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 10+ years of trading operations, middle office or trade support roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity
• High attention to detail with the ability to problem solve and remain organized in a dynamic environment
• Broad understanding of markets and instruments (OTC, crypto, derivatives) as well as data capture and reconciliation principles
• High proficiency in Google and Microsoft office applications, including Excel and VBA
• Experience with SQL and writing queries for daily operations is a plus

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is looking for a Director, Financial Services who is experienced with digital assets, FX, and derivatives to work closely with Ripple’s Trading and Operations teams in our London office. Additionally, you will help support all aspects of product operations.

In this role, you will be required to design and build processes that ensure smooth and efficient trade execution and post-trade task completion. This individual will ensure all products receive timely and accurate transactional support while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

This role will report to the Senior Director, Financial Services and will also have significant interaction with the broader Ripple Finance function, including the leaders of Trading and Markets, Financial Risk, Product Control, as well as various non-Finance functions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Work closely with other areas in Product, Trading, Finance and Operations, as well as external customers to ensure timely settlement of crypto and fiat funds

Responsible for identifying and resolving trade discrepancies promptly, while liaising with traders, counterparties and other relevant teams

Reconcile positions and balances for various business operations including company issued stablecoin and payments product

Record transactions in systems to maintain bookkeeping entries that reflect product and operational activities within Ripple’s systems of record

Support a globally distributed customer base for our 24x7 product offerings

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

10+ years of trading operations, middle office or trade support roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity

High attention to detail with the ability to problem solve and remain organized in a dynamic environment

Broad understanding of markets and instruments (OTC, crypto, derivatives) as well as data capture and reconciliation principles

High proficiency in Google and Microsoft office applications, including Excel and VBA

Experience with SQL and writing queries for daily operations is a plus

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders

A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.

Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.

In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.

Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team

We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity

Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support

Employee giving match

Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

R&R days so you can rest and recharge

Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming

Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it

Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.

Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.