Digital Assets Custody Operator

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. Founded in 2007 with a vision for a simple and transparent trading world, eToro has grown into a global leader in fintech. The platform is built around collaboration and investor education, allowing users to view other investors’ portfolios, statistics, and engage in idea exchange. With 40 million registered users across 75 countries and availability in 20 languages, eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, the company has over 1,500 employees across more than 10 global offices and is scheduled for a Nasdaq listing in May 2025. Joining this team means working in one of the most sophisticated technical environments in the world, mastering institutional-grade security and next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

Digital Assets Custody Operator at eToro

Introduction

eToro is seeking a highly disciplined and technically adept Digital Assets Custody Operator to safeguard its multi-asset portfolio. This unique role is at the core of our security architecture, demanding precise technical execution and a high-level security mindset. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing complex cryptographic procedures in secure environments while also contributing to the future design of our security infrastructure. If you are passionate about the intricacies of institutional custody, proficient in Linux command lines, familiar with AI concepts, and ready to proactively defend against emerging threats, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Assets Custody Operator, you will manage the full lifecycle of assets across our Cold, Warm, and Hot tiers, ensuring operational liquidity while designing robust defenses for new blockchain products. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Operational Excellence & Liquidity Management

• Execute air-gapped transactions using HSM-based hardware, strictly adhering to security principles and managing physical access to our secure vault.
• Manage daily treasury flows and liquidity using Hot wallets, ensuring assets are available for trading within strict policy limits.
• Act as a trusted keyholder in sensitive Key Generation Ceremonies, ensuring entropy and secrecy.
• Support daily reconciliation of blockchain balances against internal ledgers to immediately investigate and resolve discrepancies.

2. Security Architecture & Integration

• Define how we integrate with custody technology providers to ensure zero-trust security and design the Policy Rules (TAP) that govern asset movements.
• Proactively identify potential threats to our wallet infrastructure and design robust mitigations to prevent breaches.
• Understand and implement secure architectures for new blockchain products, including Staking (managing slashing risks/withdrawal keys), DeFi access, and NFT support.

3. Innovation & Research

• Conduct deep dives into new blockchains (e.g., Solana, Sui, etc.) to understand their specific consensus mechanisms and security models before integration.
• Utilize advanced Linux and CLI skills to configure secure offline machines, troubleshoot hardware, and manage the technical environment of the custody suite.

Requirements

While specific requirements were not listed, successful candidates typically possess:

• Experience with institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and secure transaction execution.
• Proficiency in Linux command-line interface (CLI).
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, including various consensus mechanisms.
• Prior experience in security architecture design and threat mitigation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discipline and attention to detail, especially in secure environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM).
• Knowledge of AI applications in security.
• Understanding of DeFi, NFTs, and Staking protocols.
• Experience with treasury management and liquidity operations.

Benefits

(Benefits were not provided in the original job description. Typically, eToro offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.)

About Company

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. Founded in 2007 with a vision for a simple and transparent trading world, eToro has grown into a global leader in fintech. The platform is built around collaboration and investor education, allowing users to view other investors’ portfolios, statistics, and engage in idea exchange. With 40 million registered users across 75 countries and availability in 20 languages, eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, the company has over 1,500 employees across more than 10 global offices and is scheduled for a Nasdaq listing in May 2025. Joining eToro means entering a hyper-technical powerhouse and working in one of the most sophisticated technical environments globally, mastering institutional-grade security and next-generation blockchain infrastructure.

How to Apply

(Application instructions were not provided in the original job description. Please follow the instructions on the platform where this job was originally posted.)

Location: Tel Aviv District, Asia Job Type: Full-Time