Chief Investment Officer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech and digital finance group is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to drive capital markets strategy and institutional fundraising. This senior role involves shaping investment strategy, managing external capital relationships, and overseeing treasury operations in a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in investment strategy within the fintech space, coupled with exceptional analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Remote-first role with flexible work arrangements

Competitive executive compensation with equity participation

Strategic leadership opportunity in a high-impact company

Exposure to global markets and innovation

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in investment strategy or asset management.
• Strong track record of raising capital and executing investment deals.
• In-depth knowledge of fintech, payments, blockchain.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide investment planning and capital strategy.
• Oversee fundraising efforts and evaluate M&A opportunities.
• Manage treasury operations and represent company in investment forums.

Skills

Investment strategy

Portfolio management

Capital raising

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business

MBA or CFA designation

Job description

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We are a fast-growing fintech and digital finance group at the forefront of payments, Web3, and blockchain infrastructure. Our mission is to build accessible, secure, and decentralized financial systems for global users and institutions. With strong traction across consumer and enterprise segments, we are now entering the next phase of strategic growth and capital deployment.

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead our capital markets strategy, institutional fundraising, and investment management operations. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the financial future of a high-growth digital finance company operating at the intersection of fintech and blockchain.

Position Overview

The CIO will be responsible for defining and executing our investment strategy, managing external capital relationships, and evaluating internal and external investment opportunities. Working closely with the executive team and board of directors, the CIO will oversee capital allocation, M&A opportunities, and long-term portfolio planning across business units and treasury functions.

This is a senior strategic role for an experienced investment professional with a strong background in fintech, private equity, venture capital, or institutional digital asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide investment planning, capital strategy, and deployment initiatives
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with venture capital firms, institutional investors, and strategic funding partners
• Oversee fundraising efforts across equity financing models
• Evaluate M&A opportunities, external partnerships, and joint ventures for strategic alignment
• Provide detailed investment and performance reporting to stakeholders and board members
• Manage treasury operations and digital asset portfolio strategy in line with regulatory and financial standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, product, and operations teams on capital and investment decisions
• Represent the company in external investment forums, investor discussions, and capital markets outreach

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in investment strategy, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or asset management
• Strong track record of raising capital, managing portfolios, and executing investment deals
• In-depth knowledge of fintech, payments, blockchain, and Web3 financial ecosystems
• Experience leading cross-border investment strategies and institutional engagement
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required; MBA or CFA designation is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as CIO, Managing Director, General Partner, or Head of Investments in a high-growth financial or tech company
• Familiarity with token economics, decentralized finance, and regulated digital asset structures
• Understanding of global regulatory environments for fintech and crypto-related investments

What We Offer

• Remote-first role with flexible work arrangements
• Competitive executive compensation with equity participation
• Strategic leadership opportunity in a high-impact, fast-scaling company
• Exposure to global markets and frontier innovation in finance and technology
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on long-term value creation

How to Apply

• To express interest, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your background and suitability for the role to [emailprotected]