VP/Director, Tech Lead - Operations Technology

About the role

This role defines how technology powers the full lifecycle of trade operations within a global digital assets enterprise. You will own the end-to-end operations technology journey, guiding systems from initial concept through deployment and scale. The position requires balancing strategic vision with hands level execution while coordinating engineering efforts across multiple time zones. Your responsibilities will ensure that complex workflows remain tightly aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations. Based in New York, this is a full-time position that operates at the intersection of technology and business operations. You will work in close partnership with global teams, reporting into an Asia-based leadership structure. The role carries significant responsibility for shaping the direction of operations technology across the organization. Compensation includes a base of $180,000 reflecting the scope and experience required for the position.

What you'll do

You will provide executive level oversight for trade booking, reconciliation, and settlement processes from initial intake through final deployment. The role involves architecting resilient technology solutions while developing and mentoring a primarily US based engineering team. You will act as the primary liaison between technical teams and senior stakeholders from trading, operations, finance, and compliance. A core part of the position involves translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical roadmaps. You will coordinate priorities with global leadership to ensure alignment and consistency across regions. The role emphasizes structured management of concurrent workstreams, with strict ownership for prioritization and delivery. You will use AI tools, including generative AI and automation platforms, to enhance team productivity and decision quality. Specific responsibilities include using AI copilots to refine daily workflows and improve output accuracy. You will drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency through iterative enhancements. The position requires regular design reviews with engineering teams to ensure scalability and resilience. You will also partner with stakeholders to validate solutions both before and after market rollout. You will establish clear documentation standards to capture decisions, architectures, and operational procedures for long term reference. The role involves monitoring operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization across the trade lifecycle. You will lead incident response efforts, driving root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions. You will foster a culture of continuous learning within the team, encouraging experimentation and the adoption of new practices. The position requires you to manage dependencies across engineering, business, and compliance functions to ensure timely delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must bring 12 or more years of cumulative experience in engineering or technology leadership roles. A deep understanding of the trade lifecycle is essential, including booking, reconciliation, and settlement mechanics. The role demands strong communication skills for interacting with technical peers and senior business leaders alike. Success in this position requires comfort with ambiguity while maintaining rigorous structure and accountability. You must be able to operate effectively across US and Asia time zones, aligning distributed teams and ensuring consistent execution. Demonstrated experience guiding initiatives to completion is a core part of the profile. You must possess the right to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position. Relocation to New York, NY is required for this role. The selected candidate must commit to the full duration of the engagement as defined in the terms of the offer. Background checks and verification of provided information will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Nice to have

Prior experience in digital assets, data center infrastructure, or AI and automation platforms is considered a strong advantage. Familiarity with these areas can accelerate your impact in the role.

Practical notes

Details regarding the application process and specific requirements should be confirmed Prospective candidates are encouraged to review all materials carefully before submitting their application.

About the company

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