Our client is a growing Digital Asset exchange, this role is to lead the risk management function for the exchange. You will be tasked to develop risk management policies, help put in place risk metrics and reporting, risk exposures etc.. You will be heading exchange-wide risk management for the group in Asia.

You shall be driving the over-riding vision, direction and plan for risk management for the business. This role reports directly to the Board and will be responsible for providing the risk agenda to the board on all risk matters.

You should possess a strong understanding of statistics and quantitative data analytic methods, as well as a good understanding of different risk management related software applications. Experience gained in or exposure to regulatory processes would be highly beneficial. A strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and knowledge in global regulatory environments would be highly preferred. A strong understanding of MAS regulatory compliance requirements is key. Experience gained within a traditional financial institution or market is needed, meaning exposure to multi-asset class instruments. Any experience in or exposure to digital assets, cryptos and relatable products is highly beneficial.

From a cultural perspective the ability to work as part of a winning team yet be able to operate in an entrepreneurial environment is required. This is a fantastic fast growing business with strong backing, foundations and infrastructure.

A leading digital asset platform provider who has seen exponential growth has created multiple headcounts as part of their global expansion plans. They are looking for an experienced and passionate blockchain engineer to be part of their blockchain development team.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be part of an engineering team that delivers cutting-edge digital asset solutions into the banks. Main responsibilities may include:

Design, implement, test, maintain and improve software for blockchain-related solutions
Develop and improve CI/CD workflow, tools and processes on a continuous basis
Effectively troubleshoot, identify root causes of issues and resolve them
Work with engineering teams, product owners, DevOps team and other internal stakeholders to deliver software to production
Generate, implement and document detailed designs that meet the requirements in terms of functionality, performance, scalability and security
Deliver and execute detailed test plans to ensure the quality of the features

What you bring to the organisation:

You will hold a qualified Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or a related field, and a minimum of 5 + years of experience designing, implementing and delivering software
You will have experience building backend systems with one or more programming languages such as JS/Node.js, Golang, Python, Rust, Java or the likes
A strong passion for Blockchain or anything digital asset will be a huge bonus
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills as well as communications and collaboration abilities will be highly regarded

Competitive remuneration and strong career development plans for the right incumbent! Write in to us if this sounds like what you are looking for!

EC1 Partners are working with VC-backed Crypto Custodian who are in search for a Tech Ops Lead where you will be operating on their core platform.

This is an exciting hands-on technical role, which also involves stakeholder management and team leadership abilities. You will also be familiar with delivering and operating applications on Microsoft Azure in a regulated industry.

Security of a digital asset custodian’s infrastructure is of the upmost importance, as a result, you will be expected to work closely with the security team to help implement security policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Azure Platform Operations – own, maintain, and operate the Azure cloud services supporting business development, test, and production environments. Ensure that the platform is available and secure.
Technical Support – provide technical support of business applications and Microsoft estate (Azure and 365) for client services and internal teams. Develop and monitor support metrics to ensure excellence in client service. Collaborate with engineers and vendors providing third-line application support
Team leadership – coach junior technology support staff. Build out the function and team as the platform and activity scales
Incident management – reproduce customer issues, file bug reports, and escalate to engineering with proper and detailed documentation
Technical Documentation – create, update, and disseminate relevant technical policy, process and design documentation and support knowledge-base
Cost Management – effective cost management of the business’s usage of Azure
Security Policy Implementation – apply and maintain security policies in Azure estate, including integration with: Zscaler / Cloudstrike / Qualysis / SNOW and MS Defender / Azure Policies

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

You will have multiple years of experience providing Technology Operations for mission-critical business applications on Azure infrastructure, including:

Support practices and procedures to monitor and operate secure, cloud-native application infrastructure and troubleshoot technical issues in real-time
Technology vendor relationship management
Hands-on experience of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 (including Teams and SharePoint)
An “automation-first” approach in how you build and operate services with a proven track record of championing a DevOps mindset
Understanding of security concepts in a cloud environment
Understanding of networking CCNA/Azure networking
Understanding of hybrid multi-cloud and containerisation
Managing Kubernetes clusters / AKS and network components in a production environment
Cloud security services (Zscaler / CloudStrike / Qualys / SNOW)
DevOps toolchain (e.g. IaC such as Terraform, Jenkins for software CI/CD automation)

(U.S Remote) Blockchain & Capital Markets

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge within the FinTech space? Are you passionate about new technologies in an emerging market? If you seek to develop solutions others have yet to contemplate, this opportunity may be right for you! 

EC1 Partners is working exclusively with an industry leading blockchain technology provider, aimed at providing capital markers firms of all sizes a scalable open-source platform, enabling them to deploy distributed applications faster and longer.

My client works with some of the largest companies in the world to harness the transformative power of smart contracts – a component of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) stack – and change the way applications are developed, deployed and used to solve real-world business challenges. 

Well-funded with offices spanning the globe, my client is expanding their global sales team as they go through a period of major growth. As a result, they are seeking senior level sales team members to join their team, responsible for delivering revenue against company and personal quota targets. This individual seeks to be a key individual contributor on the sales team that is growing in scaling in the Americas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement your Complex Enterprise Software Sales Experience to successfully pursue and cultivate leads through building client relationships and supported by flawless product knowledge.

• Professionally institute your practical knowledge of Financial Markets to articulate the solutions that our firm can provide for the benefit and success of client needs.

• Mindfully organize strategy to meet and supersede targets and satisfy or supersede quotas.

• Set an example for your peers in both the cultivation of relationships with key stakeholders and providing meticulous customer service and attention to detail for utmost client satisfaction.

Key Criteria:

• 5+ years SaaS sales experience in a quota-bearing role 

• 10+ years total experience in complex enterprise sales and/or capital markets

• Knowledge of capital markets and trading

• Understanding of trends in the investment space

• Versed in key investment operations functions including:

o Pre & post trade processing and settlement

o Corporate action monitoring & processing

o Roles of various entities in the asset lifecycle (custodians, CCP, fund admin, etc.)

o Reconciliation process with multiple counterparties.

• Experience with software enterprise selling methodologies and processes a PLUS.

This is a rare opportunity to help define an industry and join a dynamic team of technology innovators.

EC1 Partners are working closely with a VC-backed Crypto Custodian who are looking for a  Quality Assurance & Release Manager. You will work with a small, but growing team who provide secure custody of crypto assets for institutional investors. Time-to-market and the safe-keeping of client’s digital assets require this important role to have strong co-ordination skills and focus on automation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a Quality Assurance strategy for the firm, including the adoption of principles and practice
Own the release management lifecycle for the platform, including scheduling and coordinating releases across in-house and vendor applications and service providers
Work with internal teams (Commercial, Legal, Operations, Product and Engineering), partners and client to align, plan and roll-out change smoothly and efficiently into production
Ensure all projects incorporate a suitable level of quality assurance
Manage risks and resolve challenges that impact release scope, quality, and schedules – proactively engage stakeholders in release-readiness reviews
Mitigate operational risk by planning, preparing, and rehearsing the rollout of application releases, while managing the readiness of partners and clients
Continuously improve the QA & release management process
Coach, teach, mentor, support and inspire the team in all things Quality

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
You will have considerable experience working in technology management roles, including:
Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance / Release Management roles within an agile product development environment
Excellent understanding of project management practices and software development lifecycle
Effective leadership, communication, stakeholder and change management skills, able to articulate trade-offs to all stakeholders
Modern software delivery techniques to ensure quality (Agile delivery, DevOps practices, automation, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery).
Experience of working within a regulated, financial services domain is desirable
Strong functional understanding of the Digital Asset / Crypto custody space will be an advantage

Are you looking to join an exciting Blockchain software company? EC1 Partners are working closely with an innovative Blockchain software company and their award winning technology is changing the landscape of the financial market. They are looking for a Director of Sales to join their growing team.

What will you be doing

Execute your Complex Enterprise Software sales experience and convert deals by cultivating leads through building client relationships
Organize a sales strategy that focuses on the financial markets and various over verticals
Engage with stakeholders and provide exemplary customer service

What you bring

5+ years SaaS sales experience with a proven track record of hitting sales targets
5+ years’ experience in complex enterprise sales and technology in the financial markets
Experience with software enterprise selling methodologies and processes

Are you looking to work in a high performing global team? This award winning crypto exchange is looking to hire a Senior Institutional Sales person to join their growing team, supporting the largest institutional clients in the crypto native ecosystem.

What will you be doing

Prospect and covert new clients to join our ecosystem for a range of products which include custody, staking and spot crypto
Execute based on institutional sales strategy for the EU and focus on account territories
Achieve realistic quarterly goals for engaging and onboarding clients and achieving volume and revenue targets

What you bring

A proven passion for the crypto markets and the ideal candidate will need at least 1 year’s experience working specifically within the EU crypto market
A deep understanding of institutional clients needs, a network of crypto and institutional clients
A proven track record of delivering and a can do attitude
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience as a senior sales professional within a financial services firm