Associate Director/Director, Settlement
Hong Kong
BTSE – Settlement /
Full-time /
Remote
BTSE Group is a leading global fintech and blockchain company that is committed to building innovative technology and infrastructure. BTSE empowers businesses and corporate clients with the advanced tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. BTSE has pioneered numerous trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in fintech. BTSE’s diverse business lines serve both retail (B2C) customers and institutional (B2B) clients, enabling them to launch, operate, and scale fintech businesses. BTSE is seeking ambitious, motivated professionals to join our B2C and B2B teams.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Settlement leader to oversee and strengthen our global settlement operations. This role will manage a stable team, enhance governance and controls, and drive process improvements to reduce manual work. The ideal candidate has a strong background in large financial institutions, with proven leadership and the ability to modernize settlement practices across global markets. Based in APAC (preferably Hong Kong or Taiwan), this role requires fluency in Mandarin and English.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the global settlement function, including trade, deposit, and withdrawal operations across multiple asset classes
- Strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
- Assess current processes, introduce automation, and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
- Act as escalation point for complex settlement issues, partnering with Treasury, Finance, Risk, and Compliance, as well as banks, custodians, and regulators
- Provide strategic oversight, reporting, and leadership to support team development and operational excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
- 10+ years of settlement/operations experience, including leadership in traditional finance or large institutions
- Proven expertise in governance, risk, and control frameworks, with track record in process improvement/automation
- Strong knowledge of settlement practices across FX, securities, and/or digital assets
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in Mandarin and English
Nice to haves
- Experience in fintech, crypto, or digital asset exchanges alongside traditional finance
- Familiarity with settlement systems, automation tools, and cross-border team management
- Strong project management skills with ability to deliver operational transformation initiatives
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Various team-building programs and company events
- And many more! Apply and let us tell you more!
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