Investment Operations Director Crypto

What You’ll Be A Part Of: Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets. We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term.

What Were Looking For:
We are seeking a highly motivated Operations Director to join our dynamic and growing Investment Operations team. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute across a diverse portfolio spanning cryptocurrency, venture capital, public markets, and funds. As a key player in our operations, you will drive critical processes, enhance workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the seamless execution of investments and trades. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in financial services operations, with a passion for crypto markets, venture investing, and emerging technologies. You will be instrumental in building scalable solutions that support the firms growth while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Investment & Trade Operations
Oversee daily custody and trade support for cryptocurrency, public market instruments, and venture investments, ensuring accurate trade settlement, reconciliation, and reporting. Oversee and approve high‑value crypto and fiat transactions, applying operational due diligence and coordinating multi‑party signoff for large‑scale transfers. Lead the onboarding and integration of new trading platforms, fund managers, and counterparties, establishing operational workflows and aligning compliance and risk protocols. Develop and document scalable workflows and operational controls to support the expansion of the firm’s investment activities across asset classes.

Venture & Fund Operations
Monitor and maintain venture capital and fund investments in the firm’s portfolio management system, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and updates. Manage capital activity across venture and fund investments, coordinating closely with Finance and Accounting on calls, distributions, exit proceeds, and allocations. Conduct portfolio performance modeling and attribution analysis, providing insights for both internal strategy and external reporting. Engage with portfolio companies to collect KPIs, investor updates, and liquidity event details, supporting the firm’s active role in venture growth. Assist in building operational solutions to manage the increasing volume and complexity of early‑stage venture investments.

Risk, Compliance & Cross‑Asset Oversight
Partner with compliance and legal teams to implement and maintain due diligence processes for crypto and venture investments. Monitor and escalate operational risks across the portfolio, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements. Own preparation of audit deliverables across investment workflows, ensuring accurate documentation of fund flows, historical transactions, and control procedures. Own cross‑functional workflows in partnership with stakeholders across Investments, Trading, Legal, and Security, ensuring alignment on operational timelines, risk mitigation, and deliverables.

General & Strategic Contributions
Serve as the go‑to problem‑solver for operational escalations, applying structured thinking and cross‑functional coordination to resolve issues quickly and effectively. Lead the design and deployment of innovative operational tools to streamline investment workflows and enhance reporting accuracy. Contribute to cross‑functional projects that drive strategic growth, leveraging new technologies and operational best practices.

Leadership & Team Enablement
Act as a key point of contact for operational escalations and decision‑making across asset classes. Mentor and support junior team members through coaching, training, and development of best practices. Take ownership of cross‑functional workflows, driving continuous improvement in operational processes and internal communication. Partner with senior leadership to evaluate and prioritize high‑impact projects across Investment Operations. Ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer across the team, fostering resilience and scalability of processes.

Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in investment operations, middle office, or fund operations within asset management, venture, or crypto‑focused firms. Proven ability to independently manage cross‑asset operational workflows with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience mentoring or managing junior team members, and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performance culture. Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management, operational risk, and reconciliations across traditional and digital assets. Bachelors degree required; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus. Technical proficiency (e.g., comfort with SQL, data platforms, or scripting) is a plus, especially for reporting and process improvement initiatives.

We are looking for people with:

A passion for crypto markets, venture investing, and emerging technologies.

Strong work ethic and a sense of ownership over projects and deliverables.

Exceptional analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to problem‑solve creatively.

Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into execution.

Excellent communication skills – able to convey complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.

Proactive, adaptable, and thrives in fast‑paced environments.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

A desire to continuously learn and grow within the evolving landscape of digital assets and investment operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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