We are seeking an experienced crypto professional to help design and implement our digital asset infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in institutional crypto custody, trading operations, and crypto-backed lending. This role will advise on best practices, evaluate service providers, and oversee the implementation of secure, compliant, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess business requirements and recommend the most suitable digital asset custody solution (self-custody, qualified custodian, or hybrid).
- Establish relationships with custodians, exchanges, OTC desks, prime brokers, and other relevant service providers.
- Set up and optimize trading infrastructure, including VASP/exchange connectivity, execution workflows, settlement processes, and liquidity management.
- Develop strategies for open-loop trading across multiple venues while managing operational and counterparty risks.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement crypto-backed lending and borrowing solutions to improve capital efficiency.
- Assess lending platforms, loan terms, collateral requirements, liquidation risks, and yield opportunities.
- Create operational policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, compliance, and technology teams during implementation.




- Monitor market developments and recommend improvements to trading, custody, and treasury strategies.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency, digital asset markets, or institutional blockchain finance.
- Proven experience implementing institutional crypto custody solutions.
- Solid understanding of wallet infrastructure, private key management, multisignature wallets, MPC technology, and cold/hot storage.
- Experience with institutional trading platforms, OTC markets, and liquidity providers.
- Hands-on experience with crypto lending, borrowing, collateral management, and yield strategies.
- Knowledge of DeFi and CeFi lending ecosystems and their associated risks.
- Strong understanding of blockchain networks, digital asset security, and transaction workflows.
- Professional certifications in blockchain, finance, or cybersecurity are a plus.

Success Metrics

- Secure and compliant custody solution successfully implemented.
- Efficient trading infrastructure operational across approved venues.
- Crypto-backed lending program established with appropriate risk controls.
- Comprehensive governance, security, and operational procedures documented.
- Reduced operational and counterparty risk while improving capital efficiency.

📌 Blockchain - Digital Asset Infrastructure/Platform Lead (Pune)
🏢 Optimum Solutions
📍 Pune