General Manager - Ireland & Europe Business Operations Lead

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.We are looking for an outstanding general management and business operations leader to join our fast-growing team as General Manager, Blockchain Ireland. You will report to Blockchain.com’s Sr. Vice President, Business Operations, and be responsible for overseeing licensed and regulated operating infrastructure that advances the expansion of Blockchain.com’s many product offerings in Europe. You will be expected to operate effectively in a highly cross-functional context, working directly with Blockchain.com executive leaders to bring new products to the regional market and refine regional business operations. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative team in the crypto asset space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!This role is local to Dublin, Ireland.WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage the expansion of a regulated financial services entity and its operationsServe as a board director on relevant subsidiaries in relation to regulated services and operationsGuide a regulated financial services business, with a focus on payment services, in preparing and completing regulatory examinations and auditsBuild and manage a regulated operations capability in conformity with all regulatory requirements, including compliance, finance, security/IT, and other operations functionsManage outsourcing arrangements in compliance with local Irish law governing regulated servicesManage a regional business operations portfolio to maximise regional market share, client growth, and profitabilityWork with Blockchain.com executives to develop and implement Europe product and go-to-market strategiesLead interactions with European authorities, with particular regard to MiCA and payment services regulationsDrive relationships with regional financial institution partners, including domestic and international banksLead cross-functional projects ensuring the seamless integration of regional and local operations requirements with global shared services functions WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor’s degree7+ years experience and proven track record in business process management or operations rolesAbility to hold Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) roles within the Central Bank of Ireland regulated frameworkStrong command of financial statements and fiduciary dutiesExperience in operating an e-money institution or licensed financial service in a relevant industry; e.g., crypto/blockchain, fintech, traditional financial services, or brokerage/exchangeExperience owning relationships with financial regulators on behalf of commercial entitiesExperience bringing products to market with product and engineering teamsAnalytical expertise and data-driven decisioning skills, mastery of financial models, projections, etc.Excellent presentation and communication skills; public relations experience preferredCreativity, adaptability, tenacity, a sense of urgency and hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic NICE TO HAVE MBA or equivalent graduate degree, with emphasis in Finance or Change ManagementExperience in P&L management, as a COO or Head of a business unit, leading teams at scale COMPENSATION & PERKS Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need itFull-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading companyApple equipmentPerformance-based bonuses paid in cash and EquityWork from Anywhere Policy - Up to 20 days to work remotely from different cities and countriesLearning & Development budget Wellbeing Budget