Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Crypto and DeFi Strategies

Confidential
Chicago, US
Remote

Job Description

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Crypto and DeFi Strategies

About the Company

We are a fast-growing cryptocurrency investment & trading firm dedicated to innovative financial solutions in the digital asset space.

Industry

Investment Management

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Investment Officer (CIO) who excels in quantitative crypto trading, XLT strategies, and DeFi markets. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to craft and implement robust trading frameworks aimed at maximizing returns through advanced algorithmic design, risk management, and automation.

This pivotal role demands a visionary leader capable of merging traditional investment principles with the rapid pace of crypto markets. The successful CIO will have a proven track record of managing substantial portfolios exceeding $20B in value, demonstrating strong leadership abilities in guiding a team of quants and data scientists. The perfect candidate should possess a strategic outlook combined with technical expertise in algorithmic trading, XLT, on-chain data analysis, SMA, AI, and Web3 technologies.

Additionally, knowledge of wealth management sectors in Canada, Dubai, and Australia is a plus. If you have a history of thriving in high-growth, dynamic environments and a knack for attracting and retaining top talent, we want to hear from you.

This role is remote-based in the USA, and the company is eager to find a leader ready to elevate our business and investment strategy to unprecedented levels.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

  • Finance

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

quantitative crypto tradingXLT strategiesDeFi marketsalgorithmic designrisk managementautomationwealth managementon-chain data analysisSMAAIWeb3 technologiesleadershipstrategic outlooktechnical expertiseinvestment managementcryptocurrencyDeFi

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

executive

Posted

3/27/2026

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