8+ years in financial services, fintech, or crypto. 5+ years in crypto operations (custody, wallets, liquidity, settlements, reconciliations). Proven track record of building strong teams and creating culture. Deep knowledge of custody models, approval policies, wallet management, and operational risk frameworks. Experience designing processes, controls, and automations for rapid growth. Skilled in leading strategic, cross-functional projects. Proven ability to implement controls, audits, and policies. Confident in using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics. Adept at aligning with engineering, product, security, legal, and compliance. Fluent in English.