Department: Executive Office / Global Operations & Execution Strategy
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer
Location: San Francisco, California / Hybrid Office
TradeForce AI is a blockchain technology-driven company focused on building intelligent, scalable infrastructure for digital asset markets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and next-generation trading ecosystems. Headquartered in San Francisco, TradeForce AI operates at the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and financial market innovation—delivering advanced solutions for trading optimization, liquidity intelligence, and automated market execution.
By integrating machine learning models, real-time data analytics, and decentralized technologies, TradeForce AI empowers institutions, trading firms, and digital asset platforms to enhance execution efficiency, optimize liquidity strategies, and navigate complex, high-velocity market environments.
TradeForce AI partners with crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, institutional investors, and Web3 ecosystems to deliver technology-enabled solutions that improve transparency, performance, and scalability across global digital markets.
As part of its strategic growth, TradeForce AI is establishing San Francisco as its global operations, execution, and infrastructure hub—driving operational excellence, platform scalability, and cross-border market execution capabilities.
TradeForce AI envisions a future where intelligent automation, decentralized infrastructure, and financial markets converge to create highly efficient, autonomous, and resilient global trading systems.
The Executive Vice President, Operations will serve as a senior executive leader responsible for defining, building, and executing TradeForce AI’s global operational strategy, infrastructure, and execution framework.
Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, this role will oversee all aspects of operations—including platform operations, trading infrastructure, business operations, process optimization, and cross-functional execution—ensuring alignment with the company’s blockchain-driven technology model and rapid growth objectives.
The EVP of Operations will play a critical role in scaling TradeForce AI’s operational capabilities, ensuring system reliability, execution efficiency, and organizational alignment across global teams and markets.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in fintech, crypto, trading infrastructure, or high-growth technology environments, with a proven ability to build scalable operations, manage complex systems, and drive execution excellence in fast-moving, data-intensive ecosystems.
Define and lead TradeForce AI’s global operations strategy aligned with corporate vision and growth priorities.
Build scalable operational frameworks supporting trading infrastructure, platform performance, and client delivery.
Ensure seamless execution across product, engineering, trading, and commercial functions.
Drive operational excellence in high-frequency, real-time market environments.
Oversee the performance, reliability, and scalability of TradeForce AI’s trading and blockchain infrastructure.
Establish operational standards for system uptime, latency optimization, and execution efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure robust architecture and continuous system improvement.
Manage operational risk related to platform performance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resilience.
Design and implement efficient business processes across trading, client onboarding, and operational workflows.
Optimize end-to-end operational pipelines to support growth, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and execution frameworks across functions.
Drive automation initiatives to enhance operational speed and reduce manual dependencies.
Support TradeForce AI’s expansion into new markets through scalable operational infrastructure.
Collaborate with commercial and partnership teams to enable efficient client integration and onboarding.
Adapt operational frameworks to align with regional regulatory, technological, and market requirements.
Enable cross-border trading operations and global execution capabilities.
Implement KPIs, dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems to track operational performance.
Leverage data analytics to identify inefficiencies, optimize execution, and improve decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement through performance measurement and operational insights.
Align operational metrics with business outcomes, revenue growth, and platform performance.
Ensure operational processes align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk frameworks.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to manage operational and market risks.
Establish controls around trading operations, data integrity, and system security.
Support audit readiness and governance best practices in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global operations organization.
Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, trading, product, and commercial teams.
Develop operational leadership pipelines and succession planning strategies.
Promote a culture of accountability, speed, precision, and execution excellence.
20+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, infrastructure, or execution roles within fintech, crypto, capital markets, or high-growth technology companies.
Proven success in building and scaling operational frameworks in complex, data-driven environments.
Strong understanding of trading systems, blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, or financial market operations.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and working closely with executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to operate in high-speed, high-stakes environments requiring precision and reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Operational Excellence: Builds scalable, high-performance operational systems.
Execution Discipline: Delivers consistent, reliable execution in complex environments.
Infrastructure & Systems Thinking: Understands the interplay between technology, data, and operations.
Data-Driven Optimization: Uses analytics to enhance efficiency and performance.
Risk & Control Awareness: Balances innovation with operational stability and compliance.
Leadership & Alignment: Drives cross-functional execution and organizational cohesion.
Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.
Comprehensive health, insurance, and retirement benefits.
Hybrid work model with San Francisco headquarters.
Opportunities to represent TradeForce AI at global blockchain, crypto, and fintech conferences.
Establish a scalable, resilient global operations infrastructure supporting TradeForce AI’s growth.
Deliver measurable improvements in platform performance, execution efficiency, and operational reliability.
Enable seamless expansion into new markets and institutional client segments.
Build a high-performing operations organization aligned with TradeForce AI’s long-term strategic vision.