Custody Financial Operations Specialist

About the role

This role focuses on automating financial operations within the crypto economy, specifically for digital asset custody. You will develop and maintain scripts for deploying and managing digital assets across various blockchain networks, reducing manual effort. A key part of the work involves enhancing existing command-line interface tools and building new functionalities for platforms like Fireblocks and Fordefi, ensuring operational efficiency and secure handling of digital assets.

The position also involves significant work with reporting, analytics, and internal tools. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving treasury reporting dashboards using Excel and Tableau, providing real-time insights into asset holdings. Additionally, you will manage and optimize databases for tracking financial instruments and develop a Dune Analytics portal for visualizing on-chain data to support strategic decisions. This includes configuring and running detailed activity reports for various blockchain activities.

A core responsibility is to operate and enhance the Bullish Custody platform, prioritizing security from initial design through ongoing operations. This includes administering digital asset custody platforms such as Fireblocks and Fordefi, managing transaction authorization policies, and configuring vaults to ensure high security and compliance. You will also participate in key ceremonies, formulate custody security strategies, and assist other teams with security assessments and threat modeling for custody solutions.

The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $145,000, supplemented by a discretionary annual target bonus and performance incentives.

Skills that matter here

• digital asset operations: This role requires hands-on experience in managing and optimizing the processes involved in handling digital assets, from deployment to custody.
• blockchain technology: A strong understanding of blockchain networks is necessary to automate asset deployment and extract on-chain data for reporting.
• automation: The specialist will be central to automating DeFi activities and digital asset management workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• scripting languages: Proficiency in languages like Python or Typescript is essential for developing and maintaining tools, scripts, and new functionalities for various platforms.
• DeFi protocols: Familiarity with decentralized finance protocols is important for automating activities and understanding the context of digital asset operations.
• digital asset custody solutions: Experience with platforms such as Fireblocks, Fordefi, or BitGo is key for managing and enhancing the security and operations of digital asset vaults.

Who this role suits

• A self-starter who can work independently to develop and implement automation solutions.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to working across different time zones, potentially on a shift basis.
• An individual with a meticulous eye for detail, especially when managing financial data and security protocols.
• A problem-solver who can identify inefficiencies and proactively develop technical solutions to improve operational workflows.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Operations Automation & Infrastructure
• DeFi Automation: Automate DeFi activities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention across the Operations team.
• CLI & Scripting Tools: Maintain and expand command-line interface (CLI) tools, including existing Fireblocks CLIs, and develop new functionalities for Fordefi and other platforms.
• Workflow Automation: Develop and implement scripts to automate the deployment and management of digital assets across various blockchain networks, reducing reliance on manual processes.
• Vault & Wallet Architecture: Architect and implement robust and secure vault and wallet structures to enhance privacy and security protocols.

• Reporting, Analytics & Internal Tooling
• Treasury Dashboard: Enhance and maintain treasury reporting through Excel and Tableau, providing real-time insights into asset holdings and financial performance.
• Airtable Database: Manage and optimize the Airtable database for tracking Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs) and loans.
• Dune Analytics: Develop and maintain a Dune Analytics portal to extract and visualize on-chain data for strategic decision-making.
• Activity Reporting: Configure and run comprehensive activity reports, including Solana-specific reporting, listing agreement tracking, and revenue tracking from custom DeFi protocol deals.
• Security Dashboard: Collaborate on the development and integration of security monitoring dashboards to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Custody Operations & Security
• Platform Enhancement: Operate and enhance the Bullish Custody platform, championing security from design through ongoing operations, including the administration of digital asset custody platforms (e.g., Fireblocks, Fordefi, BitGo, Coinbase).
• Transaction Authorization & Vault Management: Manage Transaction Authorization Policy (TAP) rules and vault configurations to ensure the highest levels of security and compliance.
• Key Ceremonies: Participate in and manage highly secure key ceremonies to ensure the integrity of cryptographic keys.
• Security Strategy: Formulate and implement custody security strategies tailored to specific threats and risks.
• Technical Governance: Work effectively across technical and governance aspects, ensuring compliance with security protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Security Assessments: Assist peer teams with threat modeling, design/code reviews, and security assessments of custody solutions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital asset operations, blockchain technology, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of digital asset custody solutions (e.g., Fireblocks, Fordefi, BitGo).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Typescript) for automation.
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols and concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team across different time zones.
• Strong pressure resistance and the flexibility to work on a shift basis, including weekends.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The anticipated base salary for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits.
• Offered salary will be reflective of job-related knowledge, skills, and commensurate experience.