Head of Trading Operations
About the Role
We are building a new proprietary crypto trading desk and are looking for a Head of Trading Operations to establish and scale its operational backbone. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring that our trading desk operates with speed, precision, and resilience. You'll be the link between our validator expertise and the high-performance world of systematic trading, working closely with the Head of Trading, infrastructure team, and broader company leadership.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants to play a pivotal role in shaping a trading business from the ground up.
Trading Operations
Oversee the full trade lifecycle: order execution, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.
Build and manage the operational infrastructure, tools, and workflows to enable seamless trading activity.
Continuously improve processes to optimize efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Proactively identify, initiate, and execute improvements that reduce costs, minimize errors, and free up traders from operational bottlenecks.
Business Management & Strategy
Lead business management for the trading unit, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and performance tracking.
Provide data-driven insights, dashboards, and KPI reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate with exchanges, custodians and other external partners.
Build and integrate a small, high-performing operations team into our broader company culture.
Risk & Compliance
Design and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework across market, counterparty, credit, and operational risks.
Monitor risk exposures in real time and implement robust controls to stay within trading limits.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and reporting obligations.
Proven experience in trading operations, business management, or related functions in digital assets or traditional finance. Experience in a proprietary trading or hedge fund setting is a strong plus.
Hands-on mindset - you're ready to build things yourself, roll up your sleeves, and work in a very non-hierarchical organization without necessarily having direct reports.
Technical fluency, ideally with working knowledge of Excel, SQL and basic scripting (Python preferred).
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage both detail-oriented tasks and high-level strategic initiatives.
A collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit - comfortable working in a lean startup environment where you help build the foundations.
Keen interest in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi is a definite plus.
Play a defining role in building a new trading desk from the ground up.
Work at the intersection of crypto infrastructure, systematic trading, and emerging financial markets.
Join a small, high-impact team where your contributions will have immediate and visible impact.
Who are Staking Facilities?
We are one of the pioneers in the Crypto space and at the forefront with builders and communities co-creating the next evolution of the internet.
Our vision is to enable Crypto to build a culture for everyone. We do so by building the underlying infrastructure and investing in projects that foster a fairer and more decentralized world.
We are a diverse, fun-loving, international team of doers, tinkerers, and technology enthusiasts with a diverse set of backgrounds.
As an independent, bootstrapped company, we have the freedom to call our own shots and put our team at the heart of our company.
While we are based in Munich, we are a remote-first company and our team spreads across the whole globe. As such, we regularly meet up at conferences or company retreats in order to closely knit the team together.
When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.About Staking Facilities GmbH
Staking Facilities GmbH is a leading German-based infrastructure provider dedicated to securing and decentralizing the blockchain ecosystem. Since 2017, we've been at the forefront of the Web3 revolution, empowering robust and resilient proof-of-stake networks through high-performance, enterprise-grade staking services. Our mission is to become the backbone of decentralized finance and global innovation, contributing to a more open, transparent, and equitable digital future. We work with cutting-edge protocols, from Ethereum to Polkadot and beyond, ensuring reliable operations and active participation in network governance. Our culture is driven by a passion for blockchain technology, a commitment to open-source principles, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We foster an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity, where every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas and shape the future of our services. We value transparency, security, and the shared belief that decentralized technologies will redefine industries. At Staking Facilities, you’ll find a team of dedicated engineers, researchers, and blockchain enthusiasts who are not just building infrastructure, but also contributing to the global Web3 narrative. Join Staking Facilities and become a pivotal part of the next evolutionary phase of the internet. If you are eager to apply your expertise to real-world blockchain challenges, work with advanced cryptographic systems, and contribute to the security and scalability of decentralized networks, your place is with us. We offer an opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in crypto to build the foundational layers of a decentralized world. Come help us secure the future of Web3.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Staking Facilities GmbH's official website and follow their application process.