COMPANY & CULTURE

EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform provides seamless access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options, all within a single, multi-currency account.
As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset - our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 10+ years in custody, asset servicing, or operations within global financial institutions, with proven leadership in both brokerage and private/traditional banking environments.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in building or restructuring cash custody functions at scale across multiple jurisdictions.
• Travel: Successful candidates must be willing to travel up to 60 days a year.
• Network: Strong, trusted relationships across Tier 1 / 2 / 3 custodians, private banks, and regulators.
• Leadership: Gravitas, influence, and executive presence to represent Exante in high-stakes environments.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of market infrastructure, asset classes (including digital assets), settlement cycles, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Mindset: Strategic, solutions-oriented, agile, and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Law or related field (Masters preferred). Professional certifications (e.g., CISI, CFA, CAIA) are a plus.

PERSONALITY / MINDSET

• Integrity & loyalty
• Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
• A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box
• Overachiever mentality
• The capability to work and succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Head of Banking Relations to expand our custodial network into the Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking sectors.
This is a strategic, global role responsible for overseeing the safekeeping of client cash assets across multiple jurisdictions, managing key third-party banking relationships, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance asset servicing, governance, and infrastructure.
Reporting Line - Executive Director, Founder & Shareholder
Worksite: Remote/ Hybrid/ On-site (options vary by location)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Define and lead Exantes global cash custody strategy, aligning it with business growth across regions and asset classes.
• Custodian Network Management: Establish, manage, and expand a robust global network of banking partners and relationships that manage client cash assets.
• Governance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards across jurisdictions (e.g., FCA, CySEC, MiFID II).
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, Product, and Tech teams to ensure a resilient, scalable, and secure custody architecture.
• Innovation & Efficiency: Drive digitisation of custody processes, evaluate new tech partners and platforms, and optimise workflows.
• Client Assurance: Provide institutional and HNWI clients with confidence in Exantes custodial capabilities through transparent reporting and service excellence.