— Chief of Financial Innovation

Who we are?

We are Europe’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 8M registered users and 35M monthly visits. Ranked 6th globally for reliability and transparency (Coinglass) and a leader in security (AAA rating, CER.live), our platform supports 780+ trading pairs, 330+ cryptocurrencies, and 9 fiat currencies. We bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, offering a robust ecosystem that includes payment solutions, a proprietary blockchain, a decentralized exchange, an NFT marketplace, and a gaming platform. Our global partnerships with brands like Visa, FC Barcelona, Trabzonspor, and Ukraine’s national football team underscore our mission to transform financial markets through innovation and trust.

Philosophy of this role

We’re not just filling a C-suite role-we’re offering a rare chance to shape the future of finance by blending traditional markets with the digital asset ecosystem. Our mission is to revolutionize how capital is raised, priced, traded, and multiplied, leveraging quantitative finance, blockchain infrastructure, and modern market dynamics. We seek a visionary leader ready to build a groundbreaking department from scratch, with the autonomy to experiment and the resources of a top-tier exchange to make a global impact.

Requirements

• Capital Management:

  • Hands-on experience in active trading of equities, bonds, and derivatives (including crypto derivatives).

  • Expertise in options trading, arbitrage strategies, and asset valuation.

  • Strong skills in quantitative analysis, risk management, and financial modeling.

  • Deep understanding of market infrastructure (traditional and digital), trading platforms, and clearing mechanisms.

  • Experience with crypto assets or a keen interest in blockchain technologies.

• Deal Structuring:

  • Proven track record in structuring M&A transactions and raising capital through equity, debt, or tokenized instruments.

  • Leadership in creating and defending complex investment strategies before investors and boards.

Soft Skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to listen, adapt ideas, and communicate effectively, balancing expertise with team input.

• Leadership: High independence, with the ability to lead teams and build new structures from the ground up.

• Communication: Skill in presenting complex ideas to investors, partners, and boards, while navigating cultural nuances (UK, Singapore, Asia).

• Cultural Agility: Readiness to thrive in a multinational environment, adapting to diverse business cultures.

Nice to Have

• A network of contacts in financial hubs (UK, Singapore, Asia) to attract talent or partners.

• Prior C-level experience in financial institutions, showcasing the ability to drive strategic initiatives (insight from team discussion: the role requires a non-standard structure, working directly with the CEO to create a new framework).

• Locations: UK/Singapore/Dubai/Hong Kong; our CEO calls this role a “shark of the financial market,” meaning it’s not strictly a CFO-it could encompass CEO or COO responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next-generation financial instruments, from structured equity deals to tokenized assets and crypto derivatives.

• Build and lead a financial innovation department from scratch, defining strategy and assembling a team.

• Architect trading strategies for multi-asset portfolios and execute with real capital.

• Own the capital-raising roadmap across equity, debt, and blockchain-native instruments.

• Design and defend high-impact investment theses before investors, strategic partners, and the board.

• Operate at the intersection of quantitative finance, blockchain infrastructure, and modern market dynamics.

What else is important

• New Direction: You’ll build a department from the ground up, reporting directly to the CEO, with the ability to reallocate internal resources or hire new talent.

• Global Focus: Work in markets like the UK, Singapore, Asia (Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, UAE), targeting expats and financial hubs. The US is a low priority.

• Cultural Adaptability: Sensitivity to regional mentalities and business practices is key, with flexibility in communication.

• Confidentiality: An NDA may be required at later stages, but not initially.

Why is it worth to consider?

This role is a unique opportunity to redefine finance at a leading European crypto exchange. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, access to a cutting-edge ecosystem, and the chance to make a global impact. Here’s why you should join us:

• Autonomy to Innovate: Experiment with advanced models, pricing strategies, and arbitrage while building a department from scratch.

• Global Scale with Startup Agility: Influence international markets with the speed and flexibility of a fintech startup.

• Mission-Driven Work: Transform how capital is raised, traded, and multiplied.

• Flexible Work Options: Remote work, official employment (UK), B2B contracts, or crypto payments (Asia).

• Competitive Compensation: Aligned with financial hub standards (UK, Singapore)

• Ecosystem Access: Leverage our payment solutions, proprietary blockchain, decentralized exchange, NFT marketplace, and gaming platform for innovation.

• Global Impact: Collaborate with partners like Visa and FC Barcelona.
  
  

• Work-Life Balance & Well-being:

  • Modern equipment.

  • Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive.

  • 30 calendar days of paid leave.

  • Health Insurance.

  • Additional days off for national holidays.

Recruitment process

• Stage 1: Interview with the Chief Operating Officer.

• Stage 2: Interview with the Chief Commercial Officer and/or CEO.

• Optional: Additional meeting with the CEO for final candidates.

• NDA: May be required at later stages.

• Feedback: We provide detailed resumes with fit explanations and expect prompt feedback.