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Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Crypto and DeFi Investment Strategies
Houston, TXApril 1st, 2026
Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Crypto and DeFi Investment StrategiesAbout the CompanyFast-growing cryptocurrency investment & trading companyIndustryInvestment ManagementTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) with a strong background in quantitative crypto trading, XLT strategies, and DeFi markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing trading frameworks that drive alpha through algorithmic design, risk optimization, and automation. This role requires a visionary leader who can blend Wall Street precision with Web3 speed, and who has a proven track record of managing large portfolios across crypto or institutional markets. The CIO will also be tasked with leading a team of quants and data scientists, and must have a strategic vision with hands-on technical fluency, particularly in the areas of algorithmic trading, XLT, on-chain data analysis, SMA, AI, and Web3. Applicants for the CIO position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in quantitative trading or portfolio leadership, with a mandatory requirement of having managed portfolios of over $20B. Mastery in the specified technical areas is essential, and knowledge of wealth management territories in Canada, Dubai, and Australia is considered a bonus. The ideal candidate will have a background in a similar high-growth, fast-paced environment and a proven ability to hire and retain top talent in their team. The role is remote-based in the USA, and the company is looking for a leader who is ready to take on the challenge of scaling the business and driving its investment performance to new heights.Hiring Manager TitleCEOTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsFinance
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