About us
Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com.
Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions.
We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget!
What you'll do
The CEO is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and regulatory compliance of the company. The role combines executive leadership with personal regulatory accountability under the PVARA regulations, ensuring that the firm operates in a safe, sound, compliant, and risk-aware manner at all times.
CEO Responsibilities (Executive & Strategic)
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the company in line with the Board-approved business plans.
- Oversee day-to-day operations across the company, including trading, technology, operations, and customer support.
- Ensure the firm maintains adequate financial, operational, and human resources commensurate with the scale and complexity of its activities.
- Implement robust corporate governance frameworks, including delegation of authority, internal controls, and escalation procedures.
- Lead senior management and ensure key control functions (Compliance, Legal, Risk, MLRO, Finance, Technology) are appropriately staffed and independent where required.
- Represent the company with external stakeholders, including regulators, banking partners, auditors, and service providers.
- Ensure the firm’s activities are conducted in a manner that protects clients, market integrity, and the reputation of the Pakistan virtual assets ecosystem.
Director Responsibilities (Regulatory & Oversight)
In accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in Pakistan, the candidate shall:
- Act as the primary individual accountable to PVARA for the firm’s compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, directives, and licensing conditions.
- Maintain effective oversight of the company, including:
- Compliance and risk management frameworks;
- AML/CFT systems and controls (in coordination with the MLRO);
- Technology governance, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
- Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization, ensuring staff understand and adhere to regulatory obligations.
- Take reasonable steps to prevent regulatory breaches and mitigate risks once identified.
What you'll need
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of senior management experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, or regulated trading venues.
- Demonstrable experience in a regulated environment, preferably with exchanges, brokers, or virtual asset service providers.
- Strong understanding of:
- Virtual asset markets and exchange operations;
- Regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management frameworks.
- Prior experience interacting with financial regulators (preferably in Pakistan or comparable jurisdictions).
- Proven ability to manage regulatory accountability alongside executive leadership responsibilities.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to balance commercial objectives with regulatory obligations.
- Excellent communication skills, including engagement with regulators and boards.
- Strong risk awareness and crisis management capability.
Fitness & Propriety
The role holder must meet PVARA’s fit and proper requirements, including:
- Integrity, honesty, and good reputation;
- Financial soundness;
- Competence and capability to perform the role.
Why Bitget?
- Bitget is the world's leading web 3 platform for copy trading and one of the world's largest and most respected exchanges
- We are a global company with staff members from over 50 different countries and regions
- We are growing and looking for world-class ambitious talents to help us continue this journey
- We have a streamlined structure that empowers employees to work efficiently, delivering the best results in a short timeframe
- We offer competitive salaries and benefits
- Blockchain technology and digital assets have the potential to change finance in a way no other technology can - be part of it!
If you are ambitious and believe that digital assets could be the next financial and technological revolution, please apply!
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