Lead Product Manager Crypto Custody - Open to remote

Bitvavo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo is seeking a Lead Product Manager for Crypto Custody to own the roadmap for safeguarding, transfers and new asset listings. You will work with Engineering and Operations to balance security, compliance, growth and revenue across the European market.

The role offers remote work with hubs in Amsterdam, London, Limassol or Vilnius, and involves driving custody and yield initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management, with at least 5 years in crypto exchange, custody provider or similar crypto native business.
• Relevant experience in the European market is a must-have.
• Strong technical grounding; comfortable discussing wallet security and blockchain infrastructure trade-offs.

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, covering staking, lending, stablecoins 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

Product management

Crypto custody

Wallet security

Blockchain fundamentals

Stake/ yield products

Job description

Lead Product Manager Crypto Custody - Open to remote

• Product
• FullTime

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 crypto experience, gained at a crypto exchange, custody provider or similar crypto native business, combined with experience gained in the European market. 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

Relevant experience in the European market is a must-have

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

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.
Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

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.