Cryptocurrency Exchange Operations Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cryptocurrency Exchange Operations Manager to lead a remote operations team for a secure and efficient digital asset trading platform. The role focuses on daily operations, risk controls, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced crypto market.

This fully remote position enables leadership from anywhere in the world. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations, strong crypto market knowledge, and proven experience in risk management and KYC/AML adherence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably within financial services or cryptocurrency.
• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, trading platforms, and blockchain technology.
• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, and regulatory adherence (KYC/AML).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed operations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic and evolving market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the cryptocurrency exchange, including trading, settlements, and customer support functions.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and security.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and KYC/AML standards.
• Monitor market activity, identify potential issues, and implement timely solutions.
• Collaborate with the technology team to troubleshoot platform issues and implement system enhancements.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of operations specialists.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Remote team management

Risk management

Compliance (KYC/AML)

Cryptocurrency markets knowledge

Trading platforms knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Cryptocurrency Exchange Operations Manager to lead their remote operational team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth, secure, and efficient functioning of their digital asset trading platform. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the fast-paced crypto market. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to manage critical functions from anywhere in the world while contributing to a leading platform in the blockchain industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the cryptocurrency exchange, including trading, settlements, and customer support functions.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and security.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and KYC/AML standards.
• Monitor market activity, identify potential issues, and implement timely solutions.
• Collaborate with the technology team to troubleshoot platform issues and implement system enhancements.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of operations specialists.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
• Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets, trading platforms, and blockchain technology.
• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, and regulatory adherence (KYC/AML).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed operations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic and evolving market.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to significantly impact the operations of a growing crypto exchange.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a global team.