Chief Operating Officer

Overview

Join Altery as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Altery is a rapidly expanding European financial technology group on a mission to bring fiat and crypto together for seamless global payments in the digital economy. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on operational excellence, robust risk management, and regulatory compliance, particularly in line with MiCAR and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management & Efficiency: Oversee daily operational processes, including transactional systems, customer support with the Customer Operations team, and settlement of crypto transactions. Optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks; establish clear SLAs and KPIs. Ensure effective capacity planning and resource management to support growth.
• Risk Management - MiCAR Focus: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive operational risk management system in accordance with MiCAR. Identify, monitor, and mitigate crypto-specific risks, including smart contract, custodial, and consensus mechanism risks. Ensure segregation of client assets, custody solutions, and private key management meet MiCAR requirements. Coordinate with Compliance, Internal Audit, and regulators on operational risk matters.
• IT & Cybersecurity - DORA & MiCAR Focus: Lead IT infrastructure, software development, platform security, and cyber resilience. Implement robust IT governance and cybersecurity measures in line with DORA and MiCAR. Manage ICT third-party risks, enforce strong access controls, encryption, penetration testing, and incident response plans. Ensure GDPR/AVG data governance and privacy standards are maintained.
• Technological Innovation & Scalability: Drive the technology roadmap to ensure operational scalability and resilience. Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and security.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in (Technical) Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a senior operational role within financial services, preferably in fintech, crypto, or high-tech sectors.
• Demonstrable in-depth expertise in IT security, cyber resilience, and operational risk management.
• Profound knowledge of MiCAR requirements, specifically concerning operational risk management, IT governance, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
• Experience in establishing and managing robust infrastructure for critical financial systems.

Skills & Expertise

• Ability to design and execute operational and technological strategies aligned with regulatory obligations.
• Strong risk identification, problem-solving, and solution-delivery skills.
• Leadership ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with custody solutions and private key management (preferred).
• Excellent English communication skills; Dutch fluency and residency preferred.

Regulatory Fit

• Must meet the "fit and proper" standards for executive management under DNB/AFM supervision.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead the operational backbone of a high-growth European fintech group.
• Direct involvement with EU financial regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Competitive compensation.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management

Note: This description reflects the current role and does not imply any guarantees of employment.