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About Our Client
A premier web 3.0 open Finance platform founded in UAE.
Job Description
- Lead OTC trading desk, specializing in fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat trades, ensuring optimal trade execution and liquidity management for institutional and high-net-worth clients;
- Apply corporate banking best practices to OTC operations, particularly around IBAN account management, settlement processes, and transaction security;
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for OTC trading, integrating industry-leading practices from the corporate banking world with crypto-focused business;
- Collaborate closely with other department heads—such as Finance, Trading, Compliance, and Technology—to align traditional banking methods with the development of OTC platform;
- Lead the KYC/KYB onboarding process for individuals, corporates, and market counterparts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements;
- Work closely with the Compliance department to ensure that all clients, including individuals and corporate entities, are onboarded smoothly and adhere to regulatory standards;
- Utilize proprietary IBAN account system to facilitate compliant and efficient fiat-crypto transactions, ensuring seamless integration between traditional finance and digital assets;
- Manage relationships with liquidity providers, banks, brokers, and counterparties to ensure robust liquidity for OTC trades, while maintaining secure and timely settlements;
- Ensure compliance with global financial regulations, including AML/KYC standards, while incorporating the regulatory best practices of traditional banking systems into crypto custody and OTC operations;
- Contribute to the continuous development and refinement of OTC trading infrastructure, bringing insights from traditional banking to enhance transaction efficiency and client satisfaction;
- Monitor financial market trends and identify opportunities to grow OTC business, with a particular focus on institutional and corporate clients;
Lead and mentor a team of traders and analysts, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in trading and liquidity strategies.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Proven experience in corporate banking or a related field, with a focus on IBAN account management, settlements, and trade execution;
- Familiarity with corporate banking best practices, particularly in relation to cross-border payments, liquidity management, and compliance;
- Strong understanding of the OTC trading landscape, particularly with regards to fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions;
- Experience working with IBAN accounts and familiarity with their role in corporate and institutional banking systems;
- Expertise in KYC/KYB onboarding, ensuring adherence to global compliance standards for individuals, corporates, and market counterparts;
- Experience working with Compliance teams to facilitate the smooth onboarding of clients in line with AML/KYC regulations;
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin to effectively engage with a diverse client base;
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally to develop and implement new processes;
- Ability to manage relationships with banks, liquidity providers, and counterparties, ensuring secure and efficient trading operations;
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bring a traditional finance mindset to the rapidly evolving crypto space;
- Knowledge of Web3.0 technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cryptocurrency markets is a plus, but not mandatory.