General Manager Advanced Trading (Fusion)
Who we are
We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom - for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want - with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.
Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!
Your mission
As General Manager Advanced Trading (Fusion), you will own the strategic direction, commercial growth, operational excellence, and platform evolution of our advanced trading ecosystem. Fusion is the high-performance core that delivers institutional-grade trading capabilities to retail customers and professional traders alike across web and mobile environments.
You will combine product strategy, trading expertise, and technology leadership to ensure Fusion differentiates Bitpanda as a best-in-class platform within the European market. Your North Star is driving sustainable trading activity, deep customer engagement, and trading-related revenue growth. You will build the overarching product vision, scale the advanced trading business, and unlock immense long-term customer value.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the long-term strategic vision, user positioning, and feature roadmap across all supported asset classes (crypto, equities, commodities, derivatives).
- Own the web/mobile user experience and partner with Engineering to build low-latency, high-availability, and resilient trading infrastructure.
- Drive business performance and optimize core metrics, including trading volume, active user growth, retention, and lifetime value.
- Scale and lead multidisciplinary teams while collaborating directly with the CEO to align strategy, investment, and executive prioritization.
- Work alongside Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure all advanced trading functionalities operate within regulatory frameworks.
Who You Are
- Fintech & Trading Leader: Substantial experience leading cross-functional teams across trading platforms, brokerages, exchanges, or investment technology environments.
- Infrastructure & Market Expert: Deep technical understanding of market structure, advanced execution platforms, and scalable infrastructure.
- Trader-Obsessed: Deep empathy for active traders with an intimate understanding of complex professional trading workflows.
- Commercial & Resilient Decision-Maker: High-ownership, analytical mindset with a track record of scaling revenue-generating financial products under high pressure.
- Regulated Environment Native: Highly experienced in operating within regulated financial landscapes, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
What’s in it for you
- Flexibility to work where you thrive - Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
- Reward for your impact - Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
- Support for your mental wellbeing - Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
- Time to recharge - On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months.
- Continuous learning and growth - Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
- Exclusive perks and rewards - Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones - Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Fuel and focus on-site - Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions - Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride - Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team - Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration
.…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.
Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.