Bitcoin Asset Venture - Chief Executive Officer

Ergonia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional investment platform in Abu Dhabi seeks a visionary CEO to drive its Bitcoin asset management initiative. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial services, along with a strong track record in business development and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to shape a well-funded venture at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional capital, offering competitive equity and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive equity and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services with senior roles in asset management or investment banking.
• Strong grasp of digital assets, especially Bitcoin.
• Track record of launching and scaling businesses or products.
• Exceptional client development and deal-making skills.
• Respected industry profile with a history of integrity.
• Well-established relationships with institutional allocators and family offices.
• Familiarity with asset management compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Encore’s vision with a focus on product innovation.
• Convert network into assets under management.
• Lead the creation of compliant BTC-focused products.
• Build and lead a world-class team across various functions.
• Establish scalable infrastructure with rigorous compliance standards.
• Report to Encore’s board and investor base.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Crypto & Bitcoin Expertise

Business Building

Sales & Go-to-Market

Institutional Credibility

Network Access

Operational Discipline

Global Mobility

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Job description

CEO – Encore
Institutional Bitcoin Asset Management Platform

Encore, backed by Cumberland Labs (Web3 incubator by DRW and Cumberland) and Further Ventures (Abu Dhabi-based, ADQ-backed), is building a next-generation asset manager centered on Bitcoin. Our mission: unlock institutional access to BTC through compliant, yield-generating products tailored for HNWIs, family offices, and institutional allocators.

We're seeking a visionary CEO to lead Encore from inception to market leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in traditional finance, deep knowledge of Bitcoin and crypto markets, and a strong track record in go-to-market strategy, product execution, and client acquisition.

This is a rare opportunity to build a high-conviction, well-funded venture at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive Encore’s vision, with a focus on product innovation and go-to-market execution aligned with a Bitcoin-first thesis.
• Business Development & Sales: Act as Encore’s chief ambassador—convert your network into AUM. Build deep relationships with institutions, family offices, and HNWIs.
• Product & Investment Strategy: Lead the creation of compliant BTC-focused products (e.g. BTC-Fi, credit, volatility) that meet institutional standards across performance, compliance, and risk.
• Team & Culture: Build and lead a world-class team across investment, ops, compliance, and tech. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and integrity.
• Operations & Compliance: Establish scalable infrastructure with rigorous compliance, risk, and governance standards.
• Investor & Board Engagement: Report to Encore’s board and investor base. Provide clear, strategic updates and align growth with stakeholder expectations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Financial Leadership: 10+ years in financial services with senior roles in asset management, investment banking, or capital markets. Proven P&L and team management experience in top-tier institutions or high-growth fintech/crypto ventures.
• Crypto & Bitcoin Expertise: Strong grasp of digital assets—especially Bitcoin and BTC-Fi. Demonstrated conviction in the space through entrepreneurial, investment, or leadership involvement.
• Business Building: Track record of launching and scaling businesses or products. Entrepreneurial mindset with hands‑on execution—whether founding a startup, launching a fund, or opening new market lines.
• Sales & Go-to-Market: Exceptional client development, fundraising, and deal‑making skills. Proven ability to grow AUM and cultivate trusted relationships with institutional investors.
• Institutional Credibility: Respected industry profile with a history of integrity and excellence. Confident communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders, regulators, and boards.
• Network Access: Well‑established relationships with institutional allocators, family offices, and HNW investors. Ready access to networks that can accelerate Encore’s growth.
• Operational Discipline: Familiarity with asset management compliance and regulatory frameworks. Experience establishing governance, risk, and fiduciary systems to institutional standards.
• Global Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel internationally to drive business development and partner engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup/Fintech Leadership: Prior experience as a founder or C-level exec in a fintech or crypto startup, with the ability to navigate the 0‑to‑1 journey.
• Asset Management Expertise: Deep understanding of regulated investment structures (ETFs, trusts, hedge funds). Experience with licensing and compliance processes. CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
• Advanced Education: MBA or relevant advanced degree (e.g., Finance, Economics), ideally paired with strong technical understanding of crypto and blockchain.
• Global Outlook: International work experience or cross‑border financial expertise. Multilingual or cross‑cultural business experience is a plus given Encore’s global scope.

• Competitive equity and benefits