CEO WhiteBIT UK

We are the creators of a new fintech era!

Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life.

WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era.

Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey.

We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide.

Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies.

Our official partners include the National Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA.

The future of Web3 starts with you: join us as a Chief Executive Officer (United Kingdom)! — Finished Bachelor/Masters degree in Finance, Law, Compliance, Management or Business. — The candidate has to be of good repute, and meet the requirements of sufficient honesty, integrity and clean criminal records. — The candidate should be located in the United Kingdom. — Proven executive leadership experience (CEO / Managing Director / COO or equivalent) within regulated digital assets, custody, exchange infrastructure or financial services. — Demonstrated experience building or scaling a regulated business, including development of governance frameworks, operational controls and compliance infrastructure. — Strong understanding of digital asset custody, settlement flows, wallet architecture governance and operational risk controls. — Experience engaging with regulators (ideally FCA) and operating within UK regulatory expectations, including AML/CTF frameworks and Senior Managers accountability principles. — Track record of full P&L ownership, budgeting discipline and delivery against Board-approved strategic plans. — Experience leading organisations through periods of structural growth, licensing, regulatory expansion or institutional scaling. — Ability to operate effectively within Board governance structures and maintain strong shareholder alignment. — Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the firm with the WhiteBIT Group, institutional partners, regulators and public stakeholders. — SMF-1 and/or SMF-3 approval, or eligibility under the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime, would be strongly advantageous. — The qualifications of the Candidate should be proven by certificates, diplomas, and any other relevant documents.

Strategic Leadership: — Define and execute the company’s long-term vision, strategic roadmap, and growth objectives. — Drive innovation in products, services, and customer experience to remain competitive in global markets. — Build and lead a high-performing executive team across Compliance, Finance, Legal, Product and Operations. — Build strong internal leadership and a high-performance culture across all teams. — Lead by example.

Regulatory & Compliance Stewardship: — Lead the transition from the FCA’s current crypto asset regime to full FSMA-regulated status. — Engage proactively in communication with the FCA and other relevant UK authorities, ensuring transparent and effective regulatory relationships. — Oversee compliance frameworks, including AML/CTF, sanctions screening, KYC, prudential standards, operational resilience, and conduct obligations. — Ensure proper governance frameworks are established and maintained, including risk management, audit oversight, and board reporting structures.

Operational, Risk & Financial Management: — Drive operational discipline, scalability, and resilience in key functions including trading infrastructure, custody, security, and clearing processes. — Ensure financial sustainability through responsible budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation. — Establish robust risk management and oversight of financial, operational, and reputational risk. — Ensure institutional-grade security governance across custody, treasury and digital asset infrastructure. — Lead incident management and escalation protocols where required.

Stakeholder Engagement: — Establish and maintain a regular governance cycle with the WhiteBIT Group. — Represent the Company before regulatory authorities, legal advisors, investors, partners, customers, and industry associations. — Communicate company performance, strategy, and risk posture to the Board of Directors and investors. — Cultivate key partnerships to drive business expansion, market access, and ecosystem integration.

People & Culture: — Recruit, retain, and develop top talent in engineering, compliance, product, risk, and customer support. — Promote a culture that values integrity, diversity, ownership, accountability, and customer-centric decision-making. — Champion employee engagement, performance management, and organisational development.

Immerse yourself in Crypto & Web3: — Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry.

Work with the Fintech of the Future: — Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market.

Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level: — Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations.

Drive Innovations: — Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.

Join a Strong Team: — Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best.

Work-Life Balance & Well-being: — Modern equipment. — Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive. — 24 calendar days of paid leave. — Additional days off for national holidays.

With us, you’ll dive into the world of unique blockchain technologies, reshape the crypto landscape, and become an innovator in your field.

If you’re ready to take on challenges and join our dynamic team, apply now and start a new chapter in your career!

Let’s Build the Future Together!

WhiteBIT offers all candidates an equal opportunity to join the team.

All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic of an individual.