Chief Executive Officer- Institutional Credit Platform on Canton

Ergonia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in London is searching for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide the company vision and strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product leadership within fintech, with a strong track record in developing and scaling innovative solutions in the digital asset space. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of digital finance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in product leadership or founder roles.
• Hands on product management experience and expertise.
• Deep understanding of capital markets and liquidity.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall company mission and strategy.
• Own the product direction guiding design and delivery.
• Build and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team.
• Drive partnerships and expand into adjacent financial verticals.
• Act as the public face of the company and cultivate relationships.
• Foster a product-led culture at every level of the organization.
• Oversee compliance and governance as the company matures.

Skills

Product leadership

General management

Fintech knowledge

Digital asset infrastructure

Team building & mentorship

Fundraising

Job description

About Ergonia

Ergonia Labs is a crypto-native venture studio and DeFi trading firm backed by DRW and Cumberland. We build, fund, and scale foundational blockchain products, from zero-to-one protocol design through to institutional-grade deployment.

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who combines deep product expertise with commercial leadership to build and scale an institutional-grade platform on Canton that provides secure, compliant, and innovative solutions for digital asset lending, borrowing, and treasury management, transforming it into a market-defining platform for institutional digital finance.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a product-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, finance, and product. You’ll define the company vision, drive execution, and lead the evolution of the company from concept to full-scale adoption.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Company Vision & Strategy – Define and execute the overall mission, roadmap, and business model, ensuring alignment between product innovation and commercial goals.
• Drive Product Evolution – Own the product direction, guiding discovery, design, and delivery to achieve institutional‑grade adoption and compliance.
• Shape the Organisation – Build and mentor a high‑performing cross‑functional team that blends entrepreneurial agility with operational discipline.
• Accelerate Growth – Drive partnerships, ecosystem development, and revenue opportunities to scale the business and expand into adjacent financial verticals.
• Champion Market Position – Act as the public face of the company, cultivating relationships with investors, clients, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Embed a Product‑Led Culture – Foster experimentation, data‑informed decision‑making, and a focus on customer value at every level of the organization.
• Ensure Operational Readiness – Oversee compliance, governance, and financial sustainability as the company matures from startup to growth phase.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in product leadership, general management, or founder roles within fintech, blockchain, or institutional finance.
• Hands on product Management experience and expertise is essential.
• Proven success in taking a product from concept to scale, including strategy, execution, and commercialisation.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, liquidity, and digital asset infrastructure.
• Ability to bridge technical and business domains, communicating effectively across teams, investors, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, inspire, and retain top talent in a fast‑moving environment.
• Experience with fundraising, go‑to‑market strategy, or managing investor relations preferred.
• Passion for blockchain innovation and conviction in its institutional applications

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package