Market Operations Manager

About the role

This role focuses on driving the strategy and execution for Bitpanda's Markets functions. The manager will serve as a central coordinator, ensuring clear communication and alignment among various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include orchestrating outcomes, resolving blockers, and overseeing execution tracking, which involves roadmap management and issue resolution.

The position demands an individual who can enable Market functions by designing solutions and removing operational barriers to ensure efficiency and scalability. Success in this role means effectively supporting the Head of Markets in strategic initiatives and ensuring the smooth, coordinated operation of all market-related activities.

Bitpanda, founded in Vienna, aims to simplify wealth creation by empowering investors with access to cryptocurrencies, stocks, precious metals, and commodities. The company emphasizes a hybrid work model and a culture of diverse perspectives, seeking individuals who are proactive and eager to make an immediate impact within its European operations.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $125,000.

Skills that matter here

• Markets Operations: This role requires a deep understanding of market operations to drive efficient and scalable processes.
• Cross-functional Initiatives: The manager will own and drive initiatives that span multiple departments, requiring coordination and leadership.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective communication and alignment with various internal teams like Trading, Product, Engineering, and Compliance are crucial.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to manage complexity and prioritize tasks effectively is essential for execution tracking and problem-solving.
• Trading Experience: Some experience in trading or financial services is required to understand the end-to-end lifecycle of market activities.
• Ownership Mindset: The ideal candidate will take full responsibility for driving projects and outcomes from start to finish.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives on orchestrating complex projects and ensuring alignment across diverse teams.
• Someone with a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• An individual who takes initiative and ownership, consistently driving tasks to completion.
• A professional with strong communication skills, able to clearly convey information and build consensus among stakeholders.

From the employer

Support the Head of Markets to drive strategy, execution, and cross-functional alignment

• Orchestrate outcomes, impact, and key blocker resolution across all Markets functions
• Serve as the central coordination point, ensuring clear communication and alignment across stakeholders
• Own execution tracking, including roadmap management, issue tracking, and delivery oversight
• Enable Market functions by driving solution design and removing barriers to ensure efficient, scalable operations

Some years of experience (or strong internships) in trading, markets operations, or financial services, combined with a Master’s degree in Finance or a related field

• Ownership mindset, driving cross-functional initiatives end-to-end
• Highly structured and analytical, with the ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively
• Good level of understanding of trading, the end-to-end (front-to-back) lifecycle, and markets operations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across Trading, Product, Engineering, and Compliance

Flexibility to work where you thrive

• Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.

Reward for your impact

• Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.

Support for your mental wellbeing

• Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.

Time to recharge

• Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.

Continuous learning and growth

• Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.

Exclusive perks and rewards

• Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.

Support during life milestones

• Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.

Fuel and focus on-site

• Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.

Recognition for your contributions

• Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.

Show your Bitpanda pride

• Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.

Connect and celebrate with your team

• Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration.