Senior Director of Digital Assets and Direct Business

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our direct business and digital assets division. This role requires strategic vision, leadership skills, and deep industry knowledge to drive long-term growth and profitability.Develop and execute a direct banking/online trading strategy for the business, including implementing/enhancing the digital trading platform/capabilities expansion into new markets/enhancement of product offerings and service capabilities.Drive digital trading volumes to achieve growth/revenue targets, thus ensuring all features related to brokerage operations systems are held to the highest standards.Work with key stakeholders, including operations/compliance/marketing, to scale up the securities trading business.Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.Spearhead operational and business relationships with 3rd-party correspondent brokerage firms and custodians to deliver best-in-class products suited to clients.Implement best practices and streamline processes to enhance client experience.Manage additional budgets and resources required against financial performance of new initiatives, thus ensuring profitability.Develop and implement client retention strategies.Develop and execute marketing strategies to attract new clients.Commence and lead the business analysis function within the organization to drive sales based on analytics and data.Work closely with IT and digital teams to manage & deploy resources, including engineering development operations business analysis and data science, to drive new products.Enhance the product offering in line with Sharia guidelines via digital solutions propose new products and asset classes which can be offered to clients seek approvals for such products from internal Sharia corresponding markets and regulators.Guarantee the consistency and quality of the customer experience across all digital channels and touch points.Ensure all controls and risks are addressed and managed properly, thus the business systems meet the required internal/external Audit as well as regulatory items.Ensure continuity and operating services for APP & Web to ensure business continuity.Reengineer/Optimize business and operating processes across the organization.Key Responsibilities Digital Assets Develop digital assets strategy and implementation plan for the business, including development of product offerings and capabilities, identifying used cases for market roll out and adherence to regulatory requirements.Develop and implement the digital assets strategy aligning it with the business goals.Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure robust and scalable digital asset management platforms.Drive the adoption of blockchain technology to enhance digital assets capabilities.Identify emerging trends in the digital assets space and assess their potential for the business.Oversee the lifecycle management of digital assets from acquisition to storage/trading/divestment.Develop risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard assets against cybersecurity threats and fraud.Monitor changes in regulatory environments affecting digital assets and proactively update policies.Serve as the primary point of contact for digital asset matters, working closely with executives and key stakeholders.Provide regular reports and updates on the status and performance of digital assets.To succeed in this role, you will need: A superior intellect, strategic, and tactical thinking ability combined with a strong business sense to challenge the status-quo.Very strong problem-solving skills (analytical skills, creativity, and logical thinking) to tackle complex issues; may go beyond application of existing know-how.Capability to develop and articulate reliable plans and link them to functional and business financial plans.Experience with digital asset exchanges/wallets/custody solutions and blockchain protocols.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital assets, financial technology, and regulatory compliance.Familiarity with smart contracts/decentralized finance (De Fi) and tokenization processes.Ability to effectively influence people of all levels in a fast-moving environment, energetic enthusiasm, commitment, courage, and entrepreneurial excitement with a desire for ownership.The ideal candidate will have a total of 15 years of experience, including 7 years of best-in-class digital experience and knowledge, with a deep understanding of Digital Technology, Agile, and Design Thinking. Banking and Brokerage experience is a must. Experience in large company transformations (typically in the consumer and technology sectors) and the managerial ability to lead and see programs through completion is also desired. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for digital assets, including KYC/AML, and other financial regulations is essential. Experience in risk management/cybersecurity and secure handling of digital assets is also required.