Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

NovusMinds AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity

Competitive compensation

Benefits & wellness

Job summary

NovusMinds is seeking a visionary and execution-oriented CEO to steer the company from its earliest days toward market leadership at the intersection of AI and wealth management.

You will set strategic direction, build the founding team, drive fundraising, establish the AI platform in wealth management, and represent the company at industry events and with regulators. This is a founder-ready opportunity with significant equity and impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in executive/senior leadership roles (VP, C-suite, or founder).
• Proven track record of building a startup or business unit from early stage to meaningful revenue (ideally $1M ARR).
• Deep understanding of wealth management ecosystem (TAMPs, RIAs, broker-dealers, custodians) and regulatory landscape.
• Strong fundraising experience with institutional capital and relationships in VC/strategic investors.
• Technical fluency in AI/ML, LLMs, and SaaS product development to guide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a compelling vision for AI transforming wealth management; rally team, investors, and partners around the mission.
• Lead fundraising efforts including Series A and beyond; build relationships with VCs, strategic investors, and industry partners.
• Own go-to-market strategy: identify customer profiles, build sales channels, drive early revenue with TAMPs, RIAs, and private banks.
• Recruit and build a world-class founding team across engineering, product, sales, and operations.
• Work with CTO and product team to align technology roadmap with customer needs and market opportunities.
• Establish key partnerships with wealth management platforms, custodians, broker-dealers, and data providers.
• Set company culture, values, and operating cadence from day one to attract top talent.
• Represent NovusMinds at industry conferences, in media, and with regulators as a thought leader.
• Manage board relations, reporting, and governance as the company scales.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Strategic vision

AI/ML fluency

SaaS product development

Communication

Builder mentality

Regulatory awareness

Education

MBA or advanced business/finance degree

Job description

About NovusMinds

NovusMinds is a newly funded startup building AI-native solutions for the wealth management industry. Powered by Gen AI, large language models, and our proprietary WealthOS platform, we partner with TAMPs, RIAs, and private banks to modernize how financial advice is delivered, portfolios are managed, and client relationships are deepened.

We are backed by industry leaders in wealth management and are assembling a founding team of ambitious operators and builders who want to reshape a multi-trillion-dollar industry.

The Role

We are looking for a visionary and execution-oriented CEO to lead NovusMinds from its earliest days into market leadership. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a funded company at the intersection of two transformative forces: artificial intelligence and wealth management.

As CEO, you will set the strategic direction, build the team, drive fundraising, and establish NovusMinds as the definitive AI platform for the wealth management ecosystem. You will be equal parts strategist, storyteller, and operator.

What You Will Do

• Define and communicate a compelling vision for how AI will transform wealth management, rallying the team, investors, and partners around a shared mission.
• Lead fundraising efforts including Series A and beyond, building relationships with venture capital firms, strategic investors, and industry partners.
• Own the go-to-market strategy: identify ideal customer profiles, build sales and partnership channels, and drive early revenue with TAMPs, RIAs, and private banks.
• Recruit and build a world-class founding team across engineering, product, sales, and operations.
• Work closely with the CTO and product team to ensure the technology roadmap aligns with customer needs and market opportunity.
• Establish key partnerships with wealth management platforms, custodians, broker-dealers, and data providers.
• Set company culture, values, and operating cadence from day one, creating an environment where top talent thrives.
• Represent NovusMinds at industry conferences, in media, and with regulators, positioning the company as a thought leader in AI-powered financial services.
• Manage board relations, reporting, and governance as the company scales.

What We Are Looking For

• 12 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in executive or senior leadership roles (VP , C-suite, or founder).
• Proven track record of building and scaling a startup or business unit from early stage to meaningful revenue (ideally $1M ARR or equivalent traction).
• Deep understanding of the wealth management ecosystem: TAMPs, RIAs, broker-dealers, custodians, and the regulatory landscape.
• Strong fundraising experience: you have raised institutional capital or have deep relationships in the VC and strategic investor community.
• Technical fluency: you do not need to write code, but you must deeply understand AI/ML, LLMs, and SaaS product development to make informed strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills: you can inspire a room of investors, win over skeptical enterprise buyers, and energize a team.
• A builder mentality: you are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, making sales calls, drafting pitch decks, and doing whatever it takes in the early days.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to make difficult decisions under uncertainty.

Nice to Have

• Prior CEO or co-founder experience at a venture-backed fintech or wealthtech startup.
• Existing relationships with large TAMPs, RIA aggregators, or private banking executives.
• Experience navigating SEC, FINRA, or state-level regulatory requirements for financial technology companies.
• An established personal brand or thought leadership presence in financial services or AI.
• MBA or advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field.

What We Offer

Significant Equity

Substantial founding equity reflecting the magnitude of the CEO role and your impact on the company.

Competitive Compensation

Market-rate base salary plus performance-based bonuses aligned with company milestones.

Benefits & Wellness

Full health, dental, and vision coverage. Flexible PTO and a culture that values sustainable high performance.

Defining Opportunity

Lead a funded company from day one with strong investor backing and direct access to industry decision-makers.

NovusMinds is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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Web: novusminds.ai