Head of North America Markets

Job summary

Lead the overall market strategy and expansion for Aster across North America. Drive institutional partnerships and manage relationships with regulators and policymakers to ensure compliant market entry.

Job details

Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange dedicated to delivering a seamless, powerful, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. From one-click trading to smart automation and deep on-chain liquidity, Aster is rethinking how DeFi should work — simple, efficient, and built for users. About the Role Aster is seeking a Head of North America Markets to lead our market strategy, regulatory engagement, and business development across North America. This role requires a senior leader who combines strong commercial leadership with deep knowledge of US financial regulation and compliance, ideally within digital assets, fintech, trading, or other regulated financial services. Key Responsibilities Lead Aster's overall North America market strategy and expansion. Drive business development, institutional partnerships, and strategic growth. Build relationships with regulators, policymakers, financial institutions, and key industry stakeholders. Work closely with Legal and Compliance on regulatory, licensing, and market-entry strategy. Ensure regulatory and compliance considerations are embedded in major business and product decisions. Build and develop the North America team as the business expands. Represent Aster across the North American digital asset and financial services ecosystem. Requirements 12+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, trading, or other regulated industries. Significant senior leadership experience in the US or North American market. Strong understanding of US financial regulation and compliance. Proven experience working with regulators, policymakers, or regulated financial institutions. Strong commercial judgment and business-building experience. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder-management skills.

What you’ll do

Lead the overall market strategy and expansion for Aster across North America. Drive institutional partnerships and manage relationships with regulators and policymakers to ensure compliant market entry.

Requirements

Requires over 12 years of experience in financial services, fintech, or digital assets with significant senior leadership experience in North America. Must possess a deep understanding of US financial regulation and a proven track record of working with regulatory bodies.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Market Strategy
• Regulatory Engagement
• Business Development
• Financial Regulation
• Compliance
• Institutional Partnerships
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Communication
• Commercial Leadership
• Strategic Growth

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Technology
• Software

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