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CTO -DeFi- Seed Stage

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We are representing a successful investor/entrepreneur who has built and sold companies multiple times. This project is to build a DeFi product company from early stage (already have a prototype). The business is hiring a Tech Lead level candidate to join as CTO. They are aiming to build the first MVP within 6 month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership & Vision: Define and execute the overall technology strategy, aligning it with the company’s vision, business goals, and growth plans.
• Product Development & Innovation: Lead the development of innovative, scalable, and secure banking products.
• Team Building & Management
• Technical Architecture Design
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external vendors
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Scalability & Performance: Continuously assess and improve the platform’s scalability, performance, and uptime.

Key Requirement:

  • 7+ years of Fintech/Defi product experience
  • Start-up experience as founding tech team member from early stages to exit
  • Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A passion for technology innovation and a deep understanding of the financial services ecosystem within a start-up.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Software Development/Engineering

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 per annum + Equity

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: London

Job Reference: RI5P85-839E638C

Date posted: 7 April 2025

Consultant: Karen Cordner