Director of Crypto Operations

About the Company

SALT is the pioneer of crypto-backed lending and offers crypto-focused financial services for individuals and businesses. Our mission is to build products that increase access to financial opportunities and give people more control over their ability to generate wealth long term. Committed to fostering adoption of blockchain technology, we’re working to bridge cryptocurrency with traditional finance. With an emphasis on security and customer service, we provide the technology, infrastructure, and tools that make it easy for crypto holders, businesses, banks, and governments across the globe to participate in the blockchain economy. 

SALT operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the issuance of consumer and commercial asset-backed loans secured with cryptocurrency. The platform is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Salt Blockchain Inc. SALT is a remote first organization with a dynamic workforce. For more information, please visit saltlending.com. We are passionate about what we do and seek others that are excited to be in this cutting-edge space!

Role’s Objective

We are looking for a Director of Crypto Operations to oversee the company’s day-to-day crypto asset management, risk monitoring, and security operations across multiple custodians, platforms, and exchanges. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and operational continuity in all digital asset activities — including loan payouts, collateral management, and reporting. If you have a passion for bitcoin, fintech and asset management, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Crypto Operations
  • Oversee daily price, risk monitoring,  and liquidity management across BTC, ETH, Stablecoin, and other supported assets
    
  • Establish controls, approve, and reconcile daily withdrawals and loan payouts
    
  • Work closely with the Loan Operations team on loan repayments and ensure accurate tracking in the LMS and accounting systems
    
  • Support end-of-month financial reporting, ensuring accurate asset valuations and reconciliations

• Custody Management
  • Manage institutional wallets, cold storage, key material, and redundancies for operational durability
    
  • Implement and monitor Fireblocks policies, features, and user access rights
    
  • Oversee contingency plans, backup, and disaster recovery readiness with Coincover
    
  • Maintain oversight of exchange accounts and ensure multi-layer security alignment
    
• Partnerships and Counterparty Oversight
  • Oversee vendor relationships for crypto infrastructure including wallet providers, AML screening, and travel rule integrations
    
  • Work with Asset Management to monitor exposure and performance on CeFi and Defi platforms
    
  • Participate in external relationship discussions with custodians, capital providers, and investment partners

• Systems Testing and Troubleshooting
  • Coordinate new platform feature testing with Product and Engineering teams
    
  • Lead platform troubleshooting and issue escalation across internal and third-party systems
    
• Financial & Operational Support
  • Collaborate with the finance team on audit support, data validation, and internal control documentation
    
  • Work closely with Loan Operations and Accounting for daily loan payout process and execution
    

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in crypto operations or wallet management within a financial or fintech environment
  
• Familiarity with institutional wallet providers and digital asset custody frameworks
  
• Strong understanding of blockchain transactions, wallet security, and exchange operations
  
• Knowledge of DeFi platforms and on-chain analytics tools (Lido, Aave,Mempool.space and Etherscan.io)
  
• Security Minded and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and data reconciliation skills
  
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  

Preferred Candidate Experience

• Experience with SOC 1/SOC 2 controls, crypto accounting, or risk reporting.
  
• Prior exposure to audit and compliance procedures in fintech or crypto lending environments..
  
• Titles and Certifications a plus, including CPA, CBP, CEE, CCE
  
• Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities — especially with engineering, finance, and legal.
  

Why Join SALT?

• Work Remotely: no commute/traffic, enjoy more flexibility and improved work/life balance, live where you want anywhere and work where you want – comfort of your home, favorite coffee shop, the beautiful outdoors – you pick!
  
• Health Insurance & Benefits: medical, dental and vision health insurance with options for the company to pay 100% of the monthly premiums for employees and all their eligible dependents, health care and dependent care flexible spending account options, virtual health options, robust 24/7 employee assistance program, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match
  
• Paid Time Off: 11 company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off – work hard / play hard!
  
• Company Equity: receive grant of company stock options – build and share in our success!
  
• Great Culture: partner with an engaged, collaborative team

Location/Type This is a remote, full-time position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range $120,000 – $140,000, depending on experience.

Application Deadline This position will remain open until filled, with priority given to applications submitted by November 10, 2025.

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