Head of Financial Operations, Crypto
Capital.com is a global financial trading platform that offers access to over 3,000 markets, including stocks, indices, commodities, and forex. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, featuring advanced tools, integrated financial news, and personalized watchlists. Capital.com is looking a Head of Finance Operations, Crypto to build and run the financial operations of the crypto business line across multiple regulated jurisdictions. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for financial controls, accounting, treasury operations, tax, reporting, and regulatory compliance across all crypto entities. The ideal candidate is a strong operator with deep finance expertise who can establish systems and processes from the ground up while managing the day-to-day financial operations of a fast-growing regulated crypto business. Key Responsibilities: • Financial Operations & Accounting • Oversee daily finance operations across crypto entities, including reconciliations, month-end close, inter-company accounting and audit readiness. • Define and maintain accounting policies for fiat and digital asset transactions (valuation, movement, impairment, revenue recognition). • Maintain strong internal controls, documentation standards and audit trails. • Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure timely completion of statutory accounts. Treasury, Liquidity & Cash Management • Run day-to-day treasury operations across fiat and crypto balances. • Oversee liquidity management, wallet controls, cash-flow forecasting and counterparty risk monitoring. • Manage operational processes for crypto-to-fiat conversion, custody, and treasury workflows. • Maintain relationships with banks, PSPs, exchanges and liquidity providers. Tax & Regulatory Reporting • Ensure tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions (corporate tax, VAT/GST, payroll, and crypto-related taxable events). • Collaborate with internal tax experts and external advisors to ensure accuracy of filings. • Oversee the tracking of taxable events within crypto workflows. • Support regulatory reporting obligations (financial returns, prudential reporting, operational metrics). Financial Planning & Analysis • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost modelling and scenario planning. • Analyse unit economics, profitability drivers, and operational performance. • Provide financial insights to support business planning and senior decision-making. Governance, Risk & Controls • Establish finance operational frameworks suited to a regulated crypto environment. • Maintain risk registers, internal control frameworks, and board-level financial reporting. • Ensure operational resilience across financial systems and data integrity. Reporting & Executive Communication • Produce monthly management reports, treasury dashboards, and board-level reporting packs. • Communicate financial performance clearly to cross-functional leaders. • Ensure visibility of financial health, liquidity positions, and key operational metrics. Experience and Qualifications: • 8–12+ years in finance operations, accounting, treasury or financial control roles. • Experience in regulated fintech, financial services, brokerage or crypto businesses. • Strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge and experience leading audits. • Experience managing multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction financial operations. • Hands-on operating style with the ability to design and execute processes end-to-end. Preferred • Experience with digital asset financial flows or accounting (or willingness to learn quickly). • Experience with banks, PSPs, exchanges or liquidity partners. • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFA. What you will get in return: • Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid • Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance. • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry. • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team. • Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community. This role will establish and maintain the financial infrastructure that supports Capital.com’s regulated crypto operations across multiple jurisdictions. The Head of Finance Operations – Crypto is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, operational resilience and compliance as the business grows. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
