Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
JobTailor Logo

See all jobs on JobTailor

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Alpaca

Head of Business, Crypto Exchanges

Alpaca

Head of Business responsible for driving growth and performance of Alpaca's global crypto exchange. Leading the strategy, licensing, and product initiatives in a remote setting.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing and growing crypto exchange businesses, with a strong focus on compliance, licensing strategies, and operational performance. Proven ability to enhance product offerings and improve user experience while managing vendor relationships and cross-functional partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Crypto Exchange ManagementLicensing Strategy DevelopmentCompliance OversightB2B Infrastructure SalesCrypto Operations Knowledge

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Crypto TradingOrder Book MechanicsMarket MakingCustody ArchitectureTreasury RebalancingOn-Chain SettlementVendor Contract ManagementUI/UX ImprovementRegulatory Examination ExperienceB2C and B2B2C Offerings
Tools & Technologies
Trading API
Certifications & Qualifications
VASP LicensingMSB Licensing
Industry Keywords
Crypto ExchangeRegulated Trading VenuesFinancial AuditsCompliance RecordInstitutional Counterparties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the strategy, growth, and operational performance of Alpaca's global crypto exchange business
  • Lead expansion across B2C and B2B2C offerings, drive licensing, product, and commercial initiatives, and partner cross-functionally to build a scalable, compliant, and market-leading platform
  • Grow our spot crypto business, including B2C crypto trading and B2B2C Crypto-as-a-Service
  • Build and execute license strategies
  • Ensure a flawless compliance record
  • Oversee audits, both financial and regulatory
  • Prospect and decide what new features to add to make our crypto offering competitive
  • Improve the UI/UX for the direct consumer business (Trading API)
  • Manage critical contracts with key vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years in crypto exchanges, brokerages, or regulated trading venues, with at least 3 years owning a business line rather than a function
  • Direct experience with VASP, MSB, or equivalent licensing regimes, including regulatory examinations
  • Working knowledge of exchange mechanics: order books, matching, market making, margin systems, liquidations
  • Hands-on understanding of crypto operations: custody architecture, hot and cold wallet policy, reconciliation, treasury rebalancing, on-chain settlement
  • Experience selling and solutioning B2B infrastructure to institutional counterparties, including technical integration conversations without an engineer present
  • Track record managing vendor contracts at commercial scale
  • Ability to work across CET and ET time zones daily

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card