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Stronghold

Head of SHx Markets

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San Francisco, California

3w ago
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Job Description

$185,000 - $200,000
About the Company

Named a Forbes Fintech 50, Stronghold’s mission is to improve financial access by powering innovative payment and financial services solutions through our open APIs.  We’ve been going deep to lay the underlying rails for modern payments and reach all customers with secure, transparent ways to move money. We are seeking team players who can evolve with the company as we scale and add new products. We are a team of technologists and industry experts who take a data-driven and innovative approach to solving problems.  We power possibilities for our customers by bringing the best talent together in an open and collaborative work environment that rewards curiosity and grit.

Stronghold is proud of its SF Bay Area and New Zealand roots and strives to build a diverse team to serve our ecosystem better while staying true to our core values.  Our core values are to Be Self Aware, Have Good Judgment, Be Curious, Seek Innovation, Excellent Communication, High Impact, Be Bold, Be Selfless, Be Accountable, Be Honest, and Show Grit.

About the Role

Stronghold has entered a phase of hyper-growth and we are looking for a leader to run our SHx Markets team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in capital markets and managing relationships across both crypto and traditional institutional participants. This leader will be responsible for expanding SHx markets infrastructure and assisting company efforts to grow market makers, add more brokers, exchange listings, and develop other institutional relationships and partnerships. This leader will work closely with a team of financial professionals on the SHx Markets team, they will be responsible for managing and expanding SHx liquidity to enhance utility and the health of the SHx ecosystem. Stronghold’s mission is to provide fast, secure, and accessible financial services for all  required digital asset efficiency and a healthy crypto market. Robust liquidity is a core component of making that mission a reality.

The Director of SHx Markets will have a deep understanding of market structure, clearing, settlement, prime brokerage, and custody.  This leader will apply their  knowledge to the development of SHx markets. We seek a candidate with a vast network and a  stellar reputation with traditional market participants.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced professional who excels at working with a distributed team. This person can think creatively about  how markets need to adapt to support potentially paradigm-shifting technology.