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Crypto Managing Director - Back Office (m/f/d)

Frankfurt Permanent View Job Description
You are a fintech / financial services leader with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory expertise? You have previously worked as a Managing Director Back Office (m/f/d) or in similar functions and are "BaFin approved"? Your are interested in Crypto and want to move your career into this sector? Then I am looking forward to your application.
  • Opportunity to enter the Crypto industry as Managing Director (m/f/d)
  • Exciting leadership role at the forefront of financial innovation

About Our Client

My client is a Crypto company which is looking for a Managing Director Back Office (m/f/d), based in Frankfurt or ready to regularly commute. A direct professional background in the Crypto sector is NOT a requirement; however, my client expects a strong interest in digital innovation and a readiness to combine traditional financial processes with forward-looking technologies.

Job Description

  • Overall responsibility for all back office functions: credit risk assessment, compliance, risk controlling, legal, and operations.
  • Management of credit decision processes and risk assessments related to digital assets.
  • Close collaboration with the front office in product development concerning digital assets while maintaining independence.
  • Analysis and co-development of regulatory requirements related to digital financial instruments (e.g., MiCAR, BaFin guidelines, AML).
  • Establishment and further development of control and governance structures related to digital assets.
  • Leadership of cross-functional teams with a focus on efficiency, regulatory security, and digitalization.
  • Representation of the back office function in internal committees as well as with supervisory authorities (BaFin, ECB).
  • Promotion of a sustainable risk culture and continuous improvement of operational excellence within the second line of defence.



The Successful Applicant

  • Completed university degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in the financial sector.
  • Experience in a leadership role within back office or risk management.
  • Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements in Germany (MaRisk, KWG, AML, BaFin), as well as European regulation (e.g. MiFID).
  • Strong interest in blockchain technology and digital assets, previous work experience in this field is a nice to have.
  • Experience with new technologies and willingness to further develop traditional processes.
  • Convincing leadership and communication skills with a confident demeanour towards internal and external stakeholders.
  • Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus bonus.
  • Potential for additional perks, including a company car.
  • A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and innovative company culture in the financial services industry.



Contact
Anna Ladyshenski
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6855919

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Frankfurt
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Ladyshenski
Job reference
JN-102025-6855919
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Anna, Page Executive Partner for Tech, Blockchain, and Web3, leads C-level hires in Germany and Leadership roles across Europe. Based in Hamburg, she’s a thought leader in Blockchain and Tech recruitment.

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