• We are looking for an outstanding general management and business operations leader to join our fast-growing team as General Manager, Blockchain Ireland
• If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative team in the crypto asset space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years experience and proven track record in business process management or operations roles
• Ability to hold Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) roles within the Central Bank of Ireland regulated framework
• Strong command of financial statements and fiduciary duties
• Experience in operating an e-money institution or licensed financial service in a relevant industry; e.g., crypto/blockchain, fintech, traditional financial services, or brokerage/exchange
• Experience owning relationships with financial regulators on behalf of commercial entities
• Experience bringing products to market with product and engineering teams
• Analytical expertise and data-driven decisioning skills, mastery of financial models, projections, etc
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; public relations experience preferred
• Creativity, adaptability, tenacity, a sense of urgency and hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic

Desirable

• You will report to Blockchain.com’s Sr. Vice President, Business Operations, and be responsible for overseeing licensed and regulated operating infrastructure that advances the expansion of Blockchain.com’s many product offerings in Europe
• You will be expected to operate effectively in a highly cross-functional context, working directly with Blockchain.com executive leaders to bring new products to the regional market and refine regional business operations
• Manage the expansion of a regulated financial services entity and its operations
• Serve as a board director on relevant subsidiaries in relation to regulated services and operations
• Guide a regulated financial services business, with a focus on payment services, in preparing and completing regulatory examinations and audits
• Build and manage a regulated operations capability in conformity with all regulatory requirements, including compliance, finance, security/IT, and other operations functions
• Manage outsourcing arrangements in compliance with local Irish law governing regulated services
• Manage a regional business operations portfolio to maximise regional market share, client growth, and profitability
• Work with Blockchain.com executives to develop and implement Europe product and go-to-market strategies
• Lead interactions with European authorities, with particular regard to MiCA and payment services regulations
• Drive relationships with regional financial institution partners, including domestic and international banks
• Lead cross-functional projects ensuring the seamless integration of regional and local operations requirements with global shared services functions