Director Digital Asset Ratings (EMEA)

Particula; Deutschland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Team offsites

Values-based culture

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Particula is seeking a motivated Director with extensive experience in financial analysis and credit ratings to enhance their rating platform for digital assets. This role requires a strong background in credit risk, blockchain technology, and data analytics. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring product alignment with customer needs while contributing to a dynamic and values-based start-up culture. The position offers flexible working hours, offsites, and competitive compensation including salary and potential share options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in the financial industry with credit risk focus.
• Expertise in blockchain technology and real-world asset applications.
• Proficient in data analytics and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and analyze data for insights and reliability.
• Prepare comprehensive rating reports with clear presentation.
• Coordinate internal and external requirements for product alignment.
• Ensure quality standards in research and data aggregation.
• Continuously improve data processes and reporting.
• Enhance rating framework by analyzing market conditions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit ratings

Blockchain technology

Data analytics

Collaboration skills

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Director with a strong background in financial analysis and credit ratings. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing our rating and monitoring platform for digital assets.

Tasks

• Aggregating and analyzing data to gain meaningful insights and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data.
• Prepare and write comprehensive rating reports, including conceptualization, data analysis and clear presentation of results.
• Coordinate internal requirements and constraints with developers, marketing, sales and external partners to ensure product alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Ensure that research activities and data aggregation meet the highest quality standards and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Seek opportunities to continuously improve data collection, automation, analytics and reporting processes. Keep ahead of industry best practices.
• Improve our holistic rating framework by ensuring the accuracy and relevance of metrics by analyzing market conditions and trends in digital assets.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of proven experience in the financial industry, with a strong focus on credit risk and credit ratings; experience with structured finance risk management practices is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in blockchain technology, smart contracts, and tokenized assets, with practical knowledge of real‑world asset (RWA) applications in digital finance.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including emerging standards for compliance and risk management.
• Proficient in data analytics, with hands‑on experience in leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to extract actionable insights; familiarity with Agile and Scrum frameworks for collaborative project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, capable of developing and executing plans based on market research, industry trends, and data‑driven insights.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and adaptability to new market developments, technological advancements, and evolving industry best practices.

Benefits

• Offsites with the team in exciting locations.
• Flexible working hours in a company that relies on remote work.
• Exciting product in a very dynamic market environment.
• Values‑based start‑up culture.
• Many opportunities to develop further and network with committed people.
• Flat hierarchy.
• Cash salary: gross annual salary & potential share options for outstanding performance.