Chief Investment Officer - Web3 Fundraising

$SRC Ecosystem; Dubai; Remote; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain-powered trade finance platform is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead capital formation efforts. You will oversee fundraising strategies, manage investor relations, and drive the financial strategy of the project. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in investment banking or VC and a strong understanding of tokenomics. This is a critical role in empowering SMEs through blockchain-powered liquidity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in investment banking, VC, or Web3 capital roles.
• Proven track record raising capital for fintech or SaaS ventures.
• Deep understanding of tokenomics and public offering dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy for the token offering.
• Identify and engage strategic investors.
• Build and maintain investor relationships.

Skills

Investment banking

Capital formation

Strong communication Skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Job Title : Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Web3 Fundraising

Location : Remote

Project : $SRC Ecosystem – Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Platform

Reports to : CEO

Compensation : $SRC Token Allocation + Success Fees from Raised Capital in Cash

About $SRC Ecosystem

SRC Ecosystem is an AI-powered, blockchain-based digital trade infrastructure platform solving the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap. Built on zk-powered Layer 2 and leveraging real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, it empowers SMEs, exporters, and importers by digitizing trade documents, streamlining financing, and onboarding a global community of lenders and institutional partners.

Role Overview

The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will lead the capital formation strategy, overseeing all fundraising efforts including the ongoing $4.5M seed round token offering, upcoming strategic partnerships, and public token sale. The CIO will also own investor relations, aligning stakeholders behind the project’s roadmap and long-term value creation strategy.

This role is critical in driving $SRC’s financial strategy, ensuring a strong capital base while maintaining regulatory and reputational integrity during all fundraising phases.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution :

Lead and execute the fundraising strategy for seed / private round token offering, and public token rounds.

Identify, engage, and close strategic investors including VCs, family offices, DAOs, crypto funds, and institutional DeFi partners.

Collaborate with legal counsel to structure token offerings.

Create and present compelling investment narratives through decks, one-pagers, and financial models.

Investor Relations & Communication :

Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, providing regular updates and reporting.

Act as the main point of contact for investor queries and due diligence.

Represent $SRC Ecosystem at investor events, webinars, and high-level meetings globally.

Financial Strategy & Governance :

Support tokenomics optimization and allocation strategy based on investor and ecosystem needs.

Monitor market conditions and advise on timing for public token launch and listings.

Oversee treasury management and long-term sustainability planning.

Collaboration & Leadership :

Work cross-functionally with CEO, CTO, legal, marketing, and product teams to align fundraising and go-to-market milestones.

Mentor and build a future capital markets team to scale with the project.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in investment banking, VC, crypto fund, or Web3 capital formation roles.

Proven track record of raising capital for blockchain, fintech, or SaaS ventures.

Deep understanding of tokenomics, SAFT structures, and public token offering dynamics.

Established network of crypto-native and traditional investors.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with RWA tokenization, DeFi, or trade finance projects.

Prior involvement in a Layer 2 or zk-powered blockchain project.

Familiarity with Asian, European, and MENA investment ecosystems.

Fluent in English; other major languages a plus.

Why Join $SRC Ecosystem?

You will be shaping one of the most impactful blockchain infrastructures in global trade. From closing institutional rounds to tokenizing real-world invoices, your role will be critical to empowering the next generation of SMEs with blockchain-powered liquidity.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Sales

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