BitGo
Director of Trust Administration
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal Audit
About the role
- BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
- Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space.
- As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of trust officers, establishing performance standards, professional development programs, and succession planning
- Design and implement operational workflows, policies, and procedures that scale with business growth while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with technology, legal, and compliance teams to enhance operational capabilities and client experience
- Maintain current knowledge of fiduciary duties, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to implement regulatory changes and maintain examination readiness
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and record keeping in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Partner with business development teams to support client onboarding and service expansion
- Build relationships with regulators, industry peers, and professional organizations
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in trust administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
- Proven experience serving as a fiduciary officer in a regulated trust company, bank trust department, or similar institution
- Deep knowledge of trust law, fiduciary principles, and regulatory requirements (OCC, state trust regulations)
- Strong understanding of custody operations, asset servicing, and client relationship management
- Experience with digital asset custody, blockchain technology, or cryptocurrency ecosystems
- Familiarity with institutional client servicing and complex custody arrangements
- Experience implementing technology solutions to enhance trust operations
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (CTFA, CFP, JD) strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams in a regulated environment
- Excellent judgment, integrity, and commitment to fiduciary standards
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field
- advanced degree or professional certifications (CTFA, CFP, JD) strongly preferred
Compensation
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
- 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, spouse/partner, and children (medical, vision, dental, life, FSA, HSA)
- Generous paid time off
This listing is sourced directly from BitGo's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.