Position Summary

📍The VP, Head of Europe is a leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing Hex Trust’s business and strategic developments in Europe. This role requires a strong knowledge base in the rapidly developing digital asset sector, senior management capabilities across markets, and regulatory compliance within the European market. The position reports to the Chief Network Officer.

Duties & Responsibilities

📍Serve as a strategic partner to the senior management team at Hex Trust, overseeing operations in the European region and actively contributing to business expansion and aligned with the overall business objectives of the group. Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence; 📍Assume leadership in business growth and P&L in the European region, including collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as Sales & Business Development and Relationship Management teams to understand clients' needs and facilitate active client management; 📍Help develop new strategies to rapidly grow Hex Trust’s European market share, improve the business model, and execute accordingly; 📍Oversee the day-to-day operation of business interests in the European region, ensuring the security, scalability, and reliability of Hex Trust’s custody infrastructure. Implement robust controls, risk management frameworks, and operational processes to safeguard clients' assets and maintain the highest standards of service delivery; 📍Stay current with the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe, assisting with licensing application requirements where needed and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, including AML / KYC, data protection, and cybersecurity requirements. Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and external stakeholders; 📍Foster effective cross-functional collaboration by working closely with the local operations, HR, and administration teams, while also ensuring timely review of business performance; and 📍Facilitate the group’s relationships with local banking institutions. 📍Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as finance or business administration; 📍5-7 years minimum experience gained within the digital asset ecosystem likely required to provide sufficient knowledge for the role; 📍Extensive experience in digital asset custody or related fields, with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, with a proven track record of personal immersion within the digital asset ecosystem; 📍Familiarity with custody infrastructure, decentralized financial (DeFi) products, and best practices in the digital asset industry; 📍Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the digital asset and blockchain space; 📍Strong knowledge of the European regulatory landscape, including developing regulations for digital assets and its supporting products, AML / KYC, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations;