Head of Custody - United Arab Emirates, Dubai - Bitget

    Bitget
    Bitget United Arab Emirates, Dubai

    11 hours ago

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    Job Description

    About us

    Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via


    Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance.

    What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.

    We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget

    What you'll do


    The Head of Custody will lead and oversee all aspects of the virtual asset custody function for a VARAlicensed exchange in Dubai.

    The Head of Custody is responsible for the safekeeping of client assets, design and operation of wallet and keymanagement frameworks, and ensuring full compliance with VARA Custodyrelated Rulebooks and other applicable UAE regulations.


    • Define and maintain the overall virtual asset custody model, policies and procedures in line with VARA requirements.
    • Design and oversee secure wallet and keymanagement frameworks (hot/warm/cold, multisig/MPC, withdrawals and approvals).
    • Ensure custody operations comply with all relevant VARA Rulebooks and UAE laws, working closely with Compliance, MLRO and Legal.
    • Identify, assess and manage custodyrelated risks, and maintain strong internal controls and reconciliations for client assets.
    • Oversee information security and operational resilience for custody infrastructure, including incident response and recovery plans.
    • Manage daytoday custody operations (deposits, withdrawals, transfers, sweeping and treasury movements) in line with agreed SLAs.
    • Coordinate with Trading, Treasury, Risk, Finance and Customer Support to ensure accurate, timely and secure asset flows.
    • Manage relationships with external custodians and wallet/keymanagement vendors, including due diligence and ongoing oversight.
    • Lead audits, assurance activities and internal reporting on custody KPIs, incidents, reconciliations and control effectiveness.
    • Build and lead the custody team, promoting a strong control culture and providing training on custody processes and risks.
    What you'll need

    • University degree in Law, Finance, Risk, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in crypto custody, risk management, cybersecurity, or financial safeguarding roles.
    • Strong understanding of blockchain infrastructure, wallet technology, and asset segregation principles.
    • Familiarity with VARA requirements for safeguarding and asset protection.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
    • Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
    Why Bitget

    • Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
    • We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
    • We are growing and looking for worldclass ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
    • We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
    • We offer competitive salaries and benefits
    • Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can be part of it
    If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply

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