Solana Perp DEX: Chief Executive Officer

Cumberland Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto-native firm is seeking a dynamic CEO for its new Solana-based DEX project. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership in crypto or fintech, drive strategic initiatives, and foster key partnerships. This executive role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the DEX from inception, backed by a premier trading firm.

Benefits

Competitive equity and token package

Opportunity to shape a flagship Solana-native DEX

Support from a leading trading firm

Qualifications

• Experience as CEO, GM, Founder, or Partner especially in crypto, fintech, or trading.
• Deep understanding of DeFi and derivatives.
• Strong network in DeFi.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction across product, operations, and growth.
• Build relationships with capital allocators and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee product-market fit and scaling.

Skills

Leadership

Market Structure Understanding

Team Building

High Integrity

Passion for Financial Products

Education

Proven Leadership Experience

Job description

Solana Perp DEX

Ergonia is a crypto-native market-making and venture-building firm with deep roots in trading and infrastructure on Solana. We are one of the largest and most sophisticated participants in the ecosystem, now building a next-generation perp DEX on Solana.

We are looking for a high-conviction, execution-oriented CEO to lead the project, drive go-to-market strategy, and help shape the future of decentralized markets.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Set and lead the company's strategic direction across product, operations, growth, and capital formation, working closely with the broader Ergonia trading and venture teams.
• Institutional Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with capital allocators, liquidity providers, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Go-to-Market: Own the customer development cycle, from initial traction to product-market fit and scaling.
• Team Building: Recruit and manage a world-class team across engineering, operations, and business development.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee financials, legal, compliance, and company operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience (CEO, GM, Founder, or Partner) at the intersection of crypto, fintech, or trading.
• Deep understanding of crypto market structure, especially DeFi and derivatives.
• Strong network within DeFi.
• Ability to build teams and execute in fast-paced environments.
• High integrity, high agency, and passion for building top-tier financial products.

Bonus Points

• Experience building a financial product from zero to one.
• Knowledge of the Solana ecosystem and its architecture.
• Comfort operating across regulatory and crypto-native cultures.

Benefits

• Competitive equity and token package.
• Opportunity to shape a flagship Solana-native DEX from inception.
• Support from a leading trading firm and Solana-native infrastructure with venture-building team support.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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