Head of Exchange

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.

Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards.

Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-driven individual to lead our Exchange function as the Head of Exchange. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall growth of our trading platform. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of market structure, technology, liquidity provision, and exchange operations in the digital assets space.

• Define and execute the long‑term strategy for the exchange, including product roadmap, market positioning, and growth initiatives, aligning with the company's overall vision.
• Identify new market opportunities, product expansions (e.g., new derivatives, staking products, token listings), and partnerships to drive volume and revenue growth.
• Lead the analysis of relevant market trends, competitive landscapes, and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge.
• Partner with other businesses within the group to develop new opportunities and drive synergies across the group.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the exchange, ensuring high performance, stability, security, and low latency of the trading infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement in trading features, execution quality, market‑making tools, and overall user experience for retail and institutional clients.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as trading volume, market share, revenue, and liquidity depth, as well as P & L performance, implementing strategies to meet aggressive targets.
• Manage relationships with key market participants, including liquidity providers, custodians, and institutional traders.
• Lead the community management of Luno’s top traders globally to create a valuable ecosystem gathering constant feedback to drive customer improvements across the trading product suite.

• Ensure all exchange operations, listings, and market activities are fully compliant with relevant global regulations and internal policies (e.g., AML, KYC, market abuse monitoring).
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies and internal compliance teams concerning exchange operations.
• Develop and enforce robust risk management frameworks, including trading risk, credit and counter party risk, operational risk, and technological risk.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team across trading operations, product management, market surveillance, and technology functions dedicated to the exchange.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Exchange team and the broader business.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Treasury and Marketing.

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within a reputable cryptocurrency exchange, electronic trading venue, or leading financial institution, with a direct focus on market operations or product management. Experience in Digital Assets is required.
• Market Knowledge: Deep expertise in market microstructure, electronic trading…