Head of Custody at Blockchain.com

Malta

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

5+ years in financial operations, custody, or risk management, with 3+ years specifically in digital asset custody
Proven experience operating under regulatory frameworks such as MiFID or MiCA
Understanding of custody technologies: MPC, HSMs, cold storage, wallet security
Strong organizational and communication skills with stakeholder and regulator engagement experience
Demonstrated success in high growth, regulated environments with strong problem-solving skills
Experience interacting with EU regulators (e.g., MFSA)
Knowledge of blockchain infrastructure and staking or settlement mechanics
Leadership experience in institutional custody operations
Familiarity with regulatory reporting, operational due diligence, and audit readiness

Responsibilities

Act as the Head of Custody for Blockchain.com’s operations in Malta and the EU, accountable for custody operations and regulatory compliance
Oversee all elements of digital asset custody including wallet architecture, key management, and transaction workflows
Implement governance and internal control frameworks aligned with MiCA and MFSA standards
Lead regulatory reporting and ensure traceability and segregation of client assets
Develop and maintain custody-related business continuity and incident response protocols, ensuring operational resilience in line with DORA
Continuously assess custody risks and introduce mitigations to maintain high security and reliability
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Risk, Wallet Operations and Security teams to ensure strategic alignment of custody operations
Serve as a subject-matter expert in custody across cross-functional initiatives including product launches (e.g., staking, tokenized assets, institutional settlement)
Represent Blockchain.com’s custody capabilities in institutional onboarding, product design, and sales enablement
Monitor the evolving custody regulatory landscape to maintain compliance and innovation leadership
Maintain and update custody Standard Operating Procedures, service level frameworks, and internal documentation

Skills

Digital Asset Custody

Wallet Architecture

Key Management

Transaction Workflows

MiCA Compliance

MFSA Standards

Regulatory Reporting

Business Continuity

Incident Response

DORA Compliance

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Blockchain.com

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$583.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Meaningful Equity

Crypto Bonus

HealthCare

Paid Family Leave

Get the equipment you need

Unlimited Vacation

Remote-first

Offsites

Risks

Increased competition from zero-knowledge identity projects like Humanity Protocol.

Cross-chain interoperability platforms may reduce Blockchain.com's competitive edge.

Operational risks from integrating Altonomy's systems into Blockchain.com.

Differentiation

Blockchain.com offers a comprehensive suite for buying, storing, and trading digital assets.

The platform integrates with a global banking network for multi-currency transactions.

Blockchain.com provides an institutional-grade API for programmatic trading and live market data.

Upsides

Blockchain.com raised $110 million in a Series E funding round.

Integration with Altonomy enhances Blockchain.com's trading platform capabilities.

Growing interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions benefits Blockchain.com's offerings.

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