Trading Business Operations Lead, Anchorage Digital Prime
Job Description
At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.
Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings.
The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn.
About the Role: Business Operations Lead, Prime
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical and hands-on Trading Business Operations Lead to lead the operational and non-trading functions for Anchorage Digital Prime business.
Requirements
Operational and Trade Lifecycle Management Complex Trade Vetting: Act as the orchestrator for non-standard, complex, or high-value trades (e.g., structured derivative products, non-vanilla financing arrangements) across all three desks. Process Design and Implementation: Collaborate with Front Office and Middle/Back Office to design, document, and implement robust, scalable, and efficient operational workflows for current as well as new products and markets. System Integration: Oversee the integration and optimization of trading, risk, and settlement systems to ensure data accuracy and seamless processing across strategies. Issue Resolution: Be the senior escalation point for trade breaks, settlement failures, reconciliation issues, and other operational delays, driving swift resolution. Risk, Compliance, and Governance Compliance Alignment: Ensure all trading activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional rules (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, etc., as applicable). New Product Approval (NPC): Lead the internal New Product Committee process, conducting thorough due diligence on the operational, compliance, legal, and risk impact of proposed new trading strategies or products. Counterparty Management: Manage relationships and necessary documentation (e.g., ISDA, CSA, GMRA, MSLA) with prime brokers, custodians, and central clearing counterparties. Regulatory Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required regulatory and management reports in coordination with the Compliance and Finance teams. Business Strategy and Infrastructure Infrastructure Scaling: Partner with the Head of Technology to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning to support desk growth and evolving complexity. Vendor Management: Evaluate, onboard, and manage external technology and service providers critical to the trading and operations function. Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor operational KPIs to measure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality across all support functions impacting the desk. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field. An MBA or CFA is highly desirable. Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a COO, Head of Operations, or senior Business Management role within a sell side trading business, asset manager/hedge fund, or proprietary trading firm. Product Knowledge:Mandatory deep functional understanding of the operational and risk implications of products across Spot/Cash Markets, Prime Finance (Securities Lending, Repo), and Derivatives (Swaps, Futures, Options) . Crypto Exposure: Deep Understanding of the operational and risk challenges associated with trading and settling digital assets and related products (e.g., crypto futures, ETPs). Familiarity with custody solutions and the concept of on-chain vs. off-chain settlement across various protocols. Regulatory Acumen: Strong working knowledge of global financial market regulations and operational best practices. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to bridge communication gaps between traders and operational specialists. Desired Attributes Problem Solver: Demonstrates the ability to analyze a complex business problem (e.g., a non-standard trade) and quickly map out the necessary operational, compliance, and legal steps for successful execution. Proactive: Anticipates operational bottlenecks or regulatory changes that could impact trading activity. Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
About Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is at the forefront of the blockchain industry, providing secure and regulated institutional-grade solutions for digital assets. Our mission is to build the foundational infrastructure that enables traditional finance to safely and seamlessly integrate with the rapidly evolving world of digital currencies and decentralized technologies. We empower financial institutions and enterprises to unlock new opportunities and participate confidently in the digital asset economy, driving innovation and adoption across the sector. Our New York-based team fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and rigorous problem-solving. We believe in empowering our employees with autonomy and ownership, encouraging them to challenge the status quo and contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of finance. We value intellectual curiosity, a commitment to security, and a collaborative spirit, creating an environment where diverse perspectives thrive and propel us forward. Joining Anchorage Digital means becoming part of a pioneering team that is defining an entirely new asset class. With 64 open positions, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and impact-driven environment. If you're passionate about blockchain technology, aspire to build transformative financial infrastructure, and want to contribute to a company that's making history, explore our careers page and help us secure the digital future.
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To submit your application for this position, please visit Anchorage Digital's official website and follow their application process.