BitGo

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

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