The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Custody Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Custody Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with the operational processes for the Fireblocks Trust Company. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new digital assets for the regulated custodial service as well as support the operations functions for the Trust Company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in operations, cryptocurrency, and financial services. This position sits at the intersection of traditional finance, cryptocurrency innovation, and regulatory compliance, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of institutional digital asset custody.
Responsibilities
- Take part in various custody operations processes
- Create procedures for the regulated custody operations services and related functions
- Evaluate blockchain protocol repositories for in-depth security and resiliency analysis reporting
- Use market data analysis to identify risk vectors for various crypto assets
- Understand complex protocol governance structures to prepare concise reporting for executive consumption and decision-making
- Analyze crypto asset data across various sectors to provide recommendations for the organization based on variable risk tolerances and use cases
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist in documenting functional and operational requirements for custody-related product features
- Help track and document key decisions related to Fireblocks Trust product initiatives
- Support communication between operations, engineering, and compliance teams regarding custody-related projects
- Identify inefficiencies in custody workflows and propose improvements in collaboration with the wider team
- Help draft client-facing and internal materials related to custody product updates
- Assist in tracking and resolving operational incidents, working closely with the product and support teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Security, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent years of experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience in operations, project management, or financial services
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Understanding technical documents and blockchain protocols
- Ability to work from our NYC office five days a week
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain projects
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and optimize operational processes
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for financial services
- Project management experience in fintech or financial services
- Demonstrated passion for cryptocurrency and decentralized finance
- Understanding of blockchain technology fundamentals
For employees hired to work from our NYC HQ, Fireblocks is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range is specific to New York City, and takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are reviewed when making a hiring decision, such as years of experience, skills, and other business needs. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and each compensation decision is dependent on each individual case. A reasonable base salary range estimate for this position is $110,000 to $140,000.
The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, a very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you. We are creating something transformational here, and we hope you are as excited about the future as we are.
Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
