Chief Crypto Officer
Job Location:
Georgetown - Guyana
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Chief Crypto Officer (CCO) is responsible for leading the organizations cryptocurrency blockchain digital asset and Web3 strategy. This executive develops and oversees crypto-related products services partnerships regulatory compliance risk management and innovation initiatives. The role ensures that the organization remains competitive within the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem while maintaining security governance and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the organizations cryptocurrency and digital asset strategy.
- Identify emerging opportunities in blockchain decentralized finance (DeFi) tokenization stablecoins and digital asset custody.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board on crypto market developments and trends.
- Drive innovation through blockchain-based business models and digital asset solutions.
- Establish long-term growth plans for crypto-related business lines.
Digital Asset Management
- Oversee cryptocurrency treasury management and digital asset portfolios.
- Develop policies governing the acquisition custody transfer and storage of digital assets.
- Monitor market conditions and recommend asset allocation strategies.
- Ensure robust wallet management and digital asset security protocols.
Product & Business Development
- Lead development of crypto-enabled products and services.
- Identify strategic partnerships with exchanges custodians blockchain networks and fintech providers.
- Evaluate opportunities for tokenization smart contracts NFTs and decentralized applications (dApps).
- Support go-to-market strategies for blockchain and digital asset initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable cryptocurrency regulations AML/KYC requirements sanctions screening and financial crime prevention measures.
- Monitor global regulatory developments impacting digital assets.
- Work closely with Legal Compliance Risk and Audit teams.
- Establish governance frameworks for blockchain and crypto operations.
Risk Management
- Develop enterprise-wide digital asset risk management policies.
- Oversee cybersecurity controls related to blockchain infrastructure and digital assets.
- Assess operational market liquidity custody and counterparty risks.
- Implement fraud prevention and incident response procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the organization in industry forums regulatory discussions and blockchain communities.
- Build relationships with regulators technology providers investors and industry associations.
- Provide thought leadership on digital assets and blockchain innovation.
Team Leadership
- Build and lead high-performing crypto blockchain and digital asset teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation compliance and operational excellence.
- Mentor executives and technical leaders involved in crypto initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Professional certifications in blockchain digital assets cybersecurity or financial services are advantageous.
Experience
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial services fintech blockchain cryptocurrency digital assets or technology sectors.
- Proven experience managing crypto products blockchain platforms or digital asset operations.
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency markets blockchain technologies and Web3 ecosystems.
- Experience working with regulators and compliance frameworks related to digital assets.
Technical Knowledge
- Blockchain protocols and infrastructure.
- Cryptocurrency trading and custody solutions.
- Smart contracts and tokenization platforms.
- Digital wallets and key management systems.
- DeFi stablecoins CBDCs and emerging digital asset technologies.
- AML/KYC and financial crime compliance.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Vision & Innovation
- Digital Asset Expertise
- Regulatory & Compliance Leadership
- Risk Management
- Financial Acumen
- Technology Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Executive Communication
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Growth in crypto-related revenue and assets under management.
- Successful launch of blockchain and digital asset products.
- Regulatory compliance and audit outcomes.
- Reduction in digital asset security incidents.
- Strategic partnership development.
- Customer adoption of crypto-enabled services.
- Risk management effectiveness.
- Operational efficiency of crypto platforms.