Digital Assets Associate

Job description

About Marex Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 3,500 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Marex Solutions is a division of Marex providing investment banking solutions with a fintech mindset. We aim to become the world's leading manufacturer of cross asset, customised derivatives. The Solutions COO team plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and strategic execution of business initiatives. For more information visit Role Summary Marex has a growing digital assets franchise spanning multiple businesses and legal entities across the Group. The Group Digital Assets function supports the development and implementation of digital asset capabilities in a coordinated, controlled and scalable manner. The Digital Assets Associate will support the day-to-day delivery of digital asset projects originating from desks and business areas across Marex Group. Working centrally, the role will coordinate initiatives from initial concept through implementation, partnering with Front Office and Support & Control functions. The role will act as a central point of coordination for digital asset initiatives, helping to define requirements, establish delivery plans, manage actions and dependencies, and support production readiness. The successful candidate will help ensure that projects are implemented consistently with Marex's governance framework, regulatory obligations, risk appetite and operational standards. The role will also contribute to Group digital asset strategy by assessing market developments and helping identify new applications for digital asset technology across Marex. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially aware individual with an interest in financial markets, digital assets, strategy and project delivery. The role provides broad exposure to businesses and functions across Marex Group. Responsibilities The role will support the Group Digital Assets function in the following areas: Project Delivery and Coordination Support the delivery of strategic and tactical digital asset initiatives across Marex Group. Coordinate projects originating from Front Office desks and business areas interested in developing or implementing digital asset capabilities. Prepare and maintain project plans, milestones, action logs, risks, issues and dependencies. Coordinate working groups, project meetings and implementation activities through to production. Track deliverables and follow up with stakeholders to ensure actions are completed on schedule. Escalate project risks, blockers and unresolved dependencies in a timely manner. Business Analysis and Implementation Gather and document business, operational and control requirements from stakeholders. Support the development of current-state and target-state operating models, process maps and procedures. Translate business requirements into clear implementation actions for Technology, Operations and Control functions. Assist with implementation planning, testing, user acceptance testing, production readiness and post-implementation reviews. Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardisation and better use of technology. Cross-Group Stakeholder Management Act as a central point of coordination between Front Office desks and Support & Control functions. Build effective working relationships across divisions, legal entities and jurisdictions. Coordinate input from subject matter experts and ensure decisions, responsibilities and next steps are clearly documented. Provide clear and concise project updates to the Central Digital Assets Lead and relevant governance forums. Strategy, Innovation and Market Development Support the development of Marex's Group digital asset strategy, including analysis of new business opportunities, potential acquisitions, investments, partnerships and other strategic opportunities. Maintain awareness of developments across digital asset markets, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, tokenisation, stablecoins, regulation, market infrastructure and competitor activity, and assess their relevance to Marex. Develop and evaluate new use cases for digital asset technology, including how it can enhance, digitise or expand traditional financial services, and support feasibility assessments and business cases to translate promising concepts into executable projects. Operating Model and Control Frameworks Support implementation of operating models covering client onboarding, execution, custody, settlement, collateral, books and records, reconciliation and reporting. Work with Support & Control to embed appropriate controls within new processes. Assist with documenting governance, approval and escalation arrangements for digital asset activities. Support the review and implementation of arrangements with digital asset custodians, trading venues, technology providers and other market infrastructure partners. Governance and Regulatory Support Prepare project updates, management information, committee materials and governance papers. Support internal approval processes for new digital asset products, services, counterparties and infrastructure. Assist with regulatory initiatives, information requests and implementation of regulatory requirements affecting digital assets. Maintain project documentation and evidence in line with Marex governance and record-keeping standards. Business Management and Continuous Improvement Maintain a consolidated view of digital asset initiatives across Marex Group and produce timely MI on project status, risks, delivery progress and key decisions. Support prioritisation of projects based on commercial value, regulatory requirements, dependencies and delivery capacity. Skills and Experience: Required Approximately 2-4 years* of experience in financial services, consulting, business management, project management or a related role. Experience supporting or coordinating business, technology, regulatory or operational change projects. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to prepare clear project plans, process documentation, management updates and governance materials. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Preferred Exposure to capital markets, trading, derivatives, prime brokerage, clearing, financing or collateral management. Understanding of digital assets, blockchain technology or digital asset market infrastructure. Experience working with Front Office, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal or Compliance functions. Experience documenting business requirements, operating models or control frameworks. Knowledge of project delivery methodologies and experience supporting testing or production implementation. Interest in emerging financial technology and the ability to assess market developments and potential strategic applications. Relevant professional, finance or project management qualification. Competencies: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. A collaborative and approachable team player who can work effectively across Front Office and Support & Control functions. Proactive, curious and solution-oriented, with a willingness to take ownership of actions and follow them through to completion. High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to project documentation and tracking. Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Sound judgement and an understanding of when to escalate issues or seek specialist input. Commercial awareness and an interest in the development of institutional digital asset markets. Conduct Rules You must: Act with integrity Act with due skill, care and diligence Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Observe proper standard of market conduct Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers Company Values Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Be collaborative - by working together across the organisation, we foster teamwork, can better respond to challenges and successfully deliver for our clients Act with integrity - we pride ourselves on our honesty and high ethical standards. We apply these values when working with all our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders Be adaptable and entrepreneurial - we embrace change as markets evolve to constantly increase our efficiency and create innovative solutions for our clients. We are interested in the world around us and inquisitive about understanding the challenges and opportunities our clients face. Be respectful - how we treat each other, and our clients says everything about who we are. We always act respectfully and treat people fairly in everything we do. Nurture talent - we aim to grow our own talent and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking and talented people choose to build their career. This means giving and taking stretch opportunities, taking risks, and committing to career development and support – for ourselves and our teams. Marex is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from candidates returning to the workforce. Also, Marex is committed to avoiding circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process. 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