Solana Perp DEX: Chief Executive Officer

Ergonia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A crypto-native market-making firm in Singapore is seeking a high-conviction CEO to lead its next-generation perp DEX on Solana. The role involves setting strategic direction, building partnerships, and managing a world-class team. Candidates should have proven leadership in crypto or fintech and a strong understanding of DeFi. Competitive equity and token package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive equity and token package

Opportunity to shape a flagship Solana-native DEX

Support from a leading trading firm

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience (CEO, GM, Founder, or Partner) in crypto, fintech, or trading.
• Deep understanding of DeFi and derivatives market structure.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and execute in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead strategic direction across product, operations, and growth.
• Build relationships with capital allocators and regulatory stakeholders.
• Own the customer development cycle from traction to product-market fit.
• Recruit and manage a world-class team.
• Oversee financials, legal, compliance, and operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of crypto market structure

Team building and execution

Network in DeFi

Integrity and agency

Job description

Overview

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 building a next-generation perp DEX on Solana and 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 with the broader Ergonia trading and venture-building 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 scale
• 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, particularly DeFi and derivatives
• Strong network in DeFi
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and execute in fast-moving environments
• High integrity, high agency, and an obsession with building best-in-class financial products

Bonus Points

• Prior experience building a financial product from zero to one
• Knowledge of the Solana ecosystem and its technical 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
• Deep support from a leading trading firm and Solana-native infrastructure with venture-building team support

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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