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Job description
Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, offering trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, offering trading and custody services. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU. Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers.
Responsibilities
- Further develop the HR agenda in line with the company’s business priorities across Switzerland and Germany, while supporting internal growth and selected expansion initiatives (e.g., LATAM)
- Serve as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the CEO, Executive Committee, and leaders on all people, leadership, and organizational topics
- Lead and evolve key HR cycles including performance & development, talent management, compensation review, and leadership development
- Ensure robust HR governance, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness in a highly regulated environment
- Lead, coach, and develop the HR team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Actively contribute to operational HR topics in a lean team environment, including sensitive employee relations cases, recruiting for key and senior roles, and complex people decisions
- Further develop HR systems, processes, and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Strengthen a values-based culture with clear accountability, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
- Several years of proven leadership experience in a senior HR role, ideally within financial services, fintech, technology, or another regulated environment
- Strong track record in advising senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams
- Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and willingness to engage in operational topics
- Deep expertise in organizational development, leadership advisory, talent, and performance management
- Solid knowledge of Swiss employment law and HR governance; Germany expertise is highly relevant
- Fluent in both English and German, with excellent communication skills in both business languages
- Strong executive presence, maturity, and the ability to build trust across all levels
- Structured, solution-oriented, discreet, and highly reliable working style
Conditions
- Be part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals
- Shape the future of finance while working at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions
- Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies
- Take on meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth
- Gain deep industry insights and make a tangible impact
- Join regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events
- Enjoy a modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure
About Crypto Finance
Crypto Finance Group is a Swiss-based financial technology company, part of Deutsche Börse Group, providing institutional-grade digital asset solutions including trading, custody, asset management, brokerage, and staking services. It operates through subsidiaries like Crypto Finance AG (FINMA-regulated) and Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH (BaFin-regulated with MiCAR license), serving financial institutions in Switzerland, Germany, and Europe.