Managing Director, BitPay
+ Stock options
Cryptocurrency trading platform
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency trading platform
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To transform how businesses and people send, receive, and store money around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior operations or general management role within a minimum of 2 years in a regulated cryptocurrency environment
- Proven track record of at least 5 years leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable operational improvements, ideally in fast-paced, technology-driven organizations
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in the crypto space, with experience managing or partnering with compliance leadership (e.g., CCO or MLRO), with hands-on involvement in operationalizing controls and policies
- Proven ability to scale business operations, optimize internal processes, and lead through high-growth or rapidly evolving environments
- Familiarity with IT systems and digital infrastructure relevant to crypto businesses, with the ability to oversee technical teams and ensure system integrity
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with regulators, partners, and executive leadership
- Fluency in English; Dutch language skills are a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field, advance degree preferred
What the job involves
- The Managing Director is a central role in overseeing BitPay B.V. 's operational, compliance, and other business functions
- The ideal candidate for this role has proven leadership in regulated cryptocurrency environments, capable of ensuring operational excellence, organizational resilience, and regulatory compliance
- The Managing Director will report directly to the Management Board and work closely with executives at BitPay, Inc
- To translate strategic vision into effective business outcomes
- Additionally, a strong working knowledge of IT systems and digital infrastructure is important to effectively oversee IT-related functions and the performance of the IT Manager
- This role will be a statutory director of BitPay B.V. , participating in Management Board deliberations and decisions, and contributing to the company’s overall governance and strategic development
- Provide hands-on leadership across all business units, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Oversee and coordinate the organization’s daily operations, including direct management of the Head of Operations, Europe and the Chief Compliance Officer, BitPay B.V
- Establish and maintain operational policies and internal controls
- Support and oversee the IT function with sufficient technical understanding to ensure system integrity, cybersecurity, and digital asset infrastructure
- Support a performance-driven culture, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and innovation
- Represent the company externally with regulators, partners, and other key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the executive team on business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and long-term planning
- Engage with colleagues on the Management Board and relevant committees on strategic direction and governance matters
Our take
BitPay provides a mobile application for the buying, storing, trading, and spending of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its all-in-one approach is what has allowed it to stand out in the space, where users traditionally required different platforms to purchase, store, and use their cryptocurrencies.
The company achieved this all-in-one functionality by providing the BitPay debit card for storing cryptocurrencies, allowing users to spend anywhere, just as they would with traditional currencies. The platform also facilitates the earning of cashback rewards and continually receives new features. These include BitPay Bill Pay, a solution that allows cryptocurrency users to pay bills directly from their crypto wallets.
Whilst many businesses are now offering ways to invest in cryptocurrency, BitPay has made a name for itself as the first and most experienced company in bitcoin payments, which remain the most popular cryptocurrency on the market. With its proven record of staying up-to-date with users' wants, there is no reason the company won't continue its success into the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2021
$1.8m
SERIES B
Apr 2018
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104.3m
Company benefits
- Diverse, global team
- High performance tools
- Annual stock option awards
- Option to take your pay in crypto, and a crypto match program!
- Generous time off, including a sabbatical and the ability to choose your own holiday
- Professional development reimbursement,
- Free Amazon Prime, free Spotify, and fun contests with cash awards!
- Remote-first company
- Internet, phone and home office allowance
Leadership
Stephen Pair
(Co-Founder & CEO)Senior Software Engineer and Development Manager for IBM from 2006 to 2011.
Tony Gallippi
(Co-Founder)Experience as Regional Sales Manager for Industrial Devices Corporation. Was District Sales Manager for Aerotech from 2001 to 2013.
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