Crypto Program Manager - DCB Global

Digital Consumer Bank is looking for a Program Manager for the Crypto domain for our offices in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid).

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

At Santander (www.santander.com), we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join our team?

At Digital Consumer Bank, we are building the future of digital financial services on a global scale. We are driven by innovation, security, and inclusion, and we are committed to leading the development of crypto solutions that transform the financial experience for millions of people. We are looking for talent with vision, a passion for technology, and a strategic mindset to join our team and make a difference in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-impact environment.

We adopt a strong risk culture and expect all our professionals, regardless of the position they hold, to have a proactive and responsible attitude towards risk management.

Santander is proud to be an organization where there are equal opportunities, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, nationality, or gender identity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR JOB

As the Crypto Program Manager, your goal will be to act as the central operational support for the crypto domain, enabling the Global Domain Owner to focus on high-level strategy. This role will ensure the efficient execution of initiatives, risk mitigation, and goal achievement across the organization.

We need someone like you to help us in various areas:

• Design, implement, and manage the crypto domain governance framework, facilitating communication between global teams (Product, Tech, Compliance, Legal, Risk) and local teams.
• Directly oversee crypto initiatives, including performance tracking, risk management, and reporting.
• Identify and manage dependencies between initiatives, especially between global platform development and local implementations.
• Ensure alignment of all initiatives with the global crypto strategy and established architectural principles.
• Manage the global budget allocation process for crypto initiatives, including financial tracking of the program.
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs for the global program, consolidating global and local performance data.
• Prepare consolidated reports and dashboards on program status for global senior management and governance forums.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 years of experience in managing global programs, preferably in technology in the financial, crypto, or highly regulated sectors.

EDUCATION

• A university degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. A postgraduate degree or certification in Project Management (PMP, PgMP) is a plus.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of program/project governance, risk management, budgeting, and KPIs.
• Experience in global environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of the crypto ecosystem and its regulatory implications.
• Advanced English proficiency (oral and written).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Availability to collaborate with teams located in different time zones.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.

If you want to learn more about us, follow us at https://es.linkedin.com/company/banco-santander.