Senior Director, US Operations; Series

Overview

21X is pioneering the future of institutional finance as the world’s first licensed operational on-chain trading and settlement venue
. Since launching under EU regulatory supervision in September 2025, we have redefined how institutional participants engage with tokenised securities
, enabling atomic settlement on distributed ledger infrastructure.

Now, we are expanding into the US market with 21X LLC, a new entity to be established in New York and registered with FINRA and the SEC
.

This is your opportunity to lead the charge in building a next‑generation broker‑dealer and ATS operation from the ground up.

As the named principal of 21X LLC, you will be the face of 21X in the US, responsible for:

• Regulatory Leadership: Serve as the named registered principal on Form BD, ensuring impeccable compliance with all FINRA and SEC obligations.
• Strategic Build‑Out:
  Establish and scale the New York office, from initial setup (lease, infrastructure, processes) to long‑term operational excellence
  .
• Stakeholder Representation: Act as the primary point of contact for FINRA, the SEC and key institutional partners
  , embodying 21X’s commitment to transparency, integrity and innovation
  .
• Compliance Oversight: Supervise outsourced Compliance and Financial Operations functions
  , ensuring seamless adherence to financial and regulatory reporting standards.
• Commercial Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to drive client engagements, market expansion, and revenue growth in the US.

• Series 24 (General Securities Principal) license
  , active and in good standing. (
  This is non‑negotiable!)
• 10+ years of leadership experience at a US‑registered broker‑dealer
  , ATS operator
  , or financial market infrastructure firm
  .
• Expertise in digital asset securities, tokenised instruments and blockchain‑based settlement solutions.
• Proven track record of operating autonomously in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to New York.

• Deep knowledge of FINRA membership applications and broker‑dealer compliance.
• Strong network within the US institutional securities market.
• Experience with alternative trading systems, non‑custodial models and blockchain based settlement solutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable building from scratch and leading through ambiguity.

• Unparalleled Impact: You will define the US strategy for a company that is revolutionizing securities settlement
  .
• Executive Visibility: Direct exposure to C‑level leadership
  , with the authority to shape decisions that drive global growth.
• Equity Potential:
  Competitive compensation with the opportunity to share in the success you help create.
• Legacy Building: Be part of a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity to launch a market‑leading operation in the heart of global finance.

21X LLC is in formation. Final registration as a broker‑dealer with FINRA and the SEC is subject to ongoing processes. This position is contingent upon successful licensing and regulatory approvals.