Managing Director, Global Markets Strategy and Execution

At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical and hands-on Trading Business Operations Lead to lead the operational and non-trading functions for Anchorage Digital Prime business.

Responsibilities

Operational and Trade Lifecycle Management

• Act as the orchestrator for non-standard, complex, or high-value trades (e.g., structured derivative products, non-vanilla financing arrangements) across all three desks.
• Collaborate with Front Office and Middle/Back Office to design, document, and implement robust, scalable, and efficient operational workflows.
• Be the senior escalation point for trade breaks, settlement failures, reconciliation issues, and other operational delays, driving swift resolution.

Risk, Compliance, and Governance

• Support the Head of Global Markets in maintaining a close relationship with the Risk team, ensuring that all operational workflows are built with risk mitigation as a core requirement.
• Ensure all trading activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional rules.
• Manage relationships and necessary documentation (e.g., ISDA, CSA, GMRA, MSLA) with prime brokers and custodians.

Business Strategy and Infrastructure

• Partner with the Head of Technology to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning to support desk growth and evolving complexity.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage external technology and service providers critical to the trading and operations function.

Requirements

• Applied expertise in Global Markets, including Spot, Prime Financing, and Derivatives.
• Strong risk framework support and infrastructure architect skills.
• Excellent technical product depth and strategic writing skills.
• Ability to navigate complex and high-impact work, including 24/7 operational management.

Organisational Knowledge

• Cross-stakeholder collaboration and integration mastery.
• Strategic prioritisation and knowledge sharing.

Communication and Influence

• Strategic documentation and institutional client discussions.
• Cross-functional consensus and mentorship.

Additional Information

Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work,regardless of who you are or where you come from.