Jobs at Falcon

Counsel, Regulatory and Product

Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape. The Role As Counsel, Regulatory \& Product, you will play a lead role in FalconX’s global regulatory footprint. Reporting to the Lead Attorney, you will own the execution of our 2026 licensing roadmap and ensure our product suite remains the "Gold Standard" for institutional compliance. You are a specialist who thrives at the intersection of evolving law and cutting-edge financial technology. What You Will Do * Execute the Licensing Roadmap: Directly manage and execute new license applications (VASP, MTL, and international equivalents) across all 2026 target jurisdictions. * Product Compliance Ownership: Partner with Product and Engineering from ideation to launch, providing the regulatory guardrails for new asset classes and trading features. * Regulatory Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries, examinations, and reporting requirements, ensuring 100% standing with global oversight bodies. * Landscape Analysis: Monitor global legislative shifts (MiCA, SEC/CFTC developments, etc.) and proactively translate them into technical and operational requirements for the platform. Who You Are * A seasoned regulatory attorney with 4+ years of experience in fintech, crypto, or institutional finance. * Proven experience navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional licensing processes. * An expert at distilling opaque regulatory guidance into clear, actionable business advice. The base pay for this role is expected to be between $196,000 - $248,000 in New York City. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired. Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here. Inclusivity Statement FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences! As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self. FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

Director, Product Security

Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape. This role reports to the VP of Security and as the Director of Product Security , you will be responsible for leading our security strategy, focusing on either infrastructure or application security, based on your expertise. You will bring hands-on experience in security and incident management, along with a deep understanding of security architecture, detection, and monitoring systems. Your role will be critical in maintaining the integrity and safety of our financial systems, customer data, and business operations. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security strategies for infrastructure or application security, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. * Collaborate with engineering and product teams to embed security best practices into the development lifecycle. * Incident Management + Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective. + Manage and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective handling of security incidents. + Work with the team on developing and implementing incident detection and response strategies. + Conduct regular training and drills for the incident response team and other relevant staff. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into product development and operational processes. * Serve as a liaison to communicate emerging risk information to and from the business units. * Direct the evaluation, deployment, and management of security technologies and tools. * Will manage a small team of security engineers in this role * Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation within the Security team. * Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and trends, adjusting strategies accordingly. Qualifications: * Minimum of 10 years of experience in security, focusing on product or infrastructure security and incident management. * Strong knowledge of security architecture, detection, monitoring, and incident response. * Proven track record in leading security initiatives in the FinTech or related industries. * Familiarity with cloud security best practices and architectures. * Proficient in the latest cybersecurity technologies and tools. * Excellent leadership and communication skills. * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus. Onsite Requirements - 3 days a week in our NYC office The base pay for this role is expected to be between $281,000 - $355,000 for a Director level in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired. IMPORTANT: Recruitment Fraud Alert FalconX has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and "recruiters" misrepresenting our brand. To ensure your security, please note the following: * Official Communication: We only communicate through official email addresses ending in @falconx.io. If you receive an email from a public domain (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or a lookalike domain, it is not from us. * Official Channels: We will never conduct interviews via Telegram, WhatsApp, or Signal. Our process involves video or in-person meetings. * No Financial Requests: FalconX will never ask you for money, "equipment fees," "training deposits," or crypto transfers at any stage of the recruitment process. * Verification: All legitimate FalconX openings are listed on our official careers site: [Link to falconx.io/careers]. If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer, please report the incident to [ security@falconx.io ]. Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here. Inclusivity Statement FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences! As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self. FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

Chief Executive Officer

Engineering Manager, Custody & Staking

Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Who is on the team? We are entrepreneurs. Many in our company have been founders or have aspirations to eventually start their own company. We take these ambitions and experiences to bring a solutions-oriented mindset to the problems we encounter day-to-day. We are experienced. We have been fortunate to have learned from mentors and peers at institutions such as Google, LinkedIn, JUMP Trading, Citadel, PEAK6 Investments, Goldman Sachs, Harvard Business School, Carnegie Mellon, IIT + more. Impact At FalconX, you’ll help create a more open financial system. In building trading, credit and custody infrastructure, we are enabling thousands more institutions to enter the market and support a more open and accessible financial system. The world’s largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley will turn to you for products that provide unparalleled seamless, efficient and secure access to the cryptocurrency sector. FalconX is hiring a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our Custody and Staking engineering team, a core part of our Prime Brokerage platform. In this role, you will be deeply involved in the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable blockchain infrastructure supporting multiple chains and protocols. You will work side-by-side with engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship, while helping the team deliver high-quality systems that directly impact the business. This is a technical-first role where your contributions—both as a builder and as a leader—will be critical to the success of our custody products and the broader vision of an open financial system. Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a small, high-caliber engineering team, setting and maintaining very high engineering standards and accountability. • Actively contribute to the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable custody and staking infrastructure. • Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to prioritize initiatives, treating customer pain points and urgent issues as top priority. • Drive architectural decisions, promote best practices, and ensure systems meet high standards for reliability, security, and performance. • Personally tackle complex, high-impact technical projects that require deep problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. • Work closely with team members on coding, code reviews, and problem-solving to ensure fast, thoughtful, and high-quality delivery. • Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and operational excellence across the team. • Rapidly iterate to support new blockchain features and protocols while maintaining stability and scalability. • Troubleshoot critical technical issues and lead decision-making that directly impacts business outcomes and customer experience. Preferred Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role. • Strong technical background with hands-on experience building scalable, secure backend systems. • Proven ability to drive engineering excellence and accountability within a team. • Experience leading small, high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment. • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, or Go • Experience designing and operating distributed systems, microservices, or high-availability infrastructure. • Familiarity with digital asset custody, wallets, or blockchain infrastructure is a plus, but not required. • Ability to prioritize customer-facing issues, treat critical problems as P0, and deliver reliable solutions quickly. • Track record of tackling complex technical challenges with ownership and excellence. • Strong problem-solving skills, balancing hands-on coding with leadership and strategic decision-making. The base pay for this role is expected to be between $213,000 and $288,000 in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired. Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here. Inclusivity Statement FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences! As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self. FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.