About Ergonia
Ergonia Labs is a crypto-native venture studio and DeFi trading firm backed by DRW and Cumberland. We build, fund, and scale foundational blockchain products,from zero-to-one protocol design through to institutional-grade deployment.
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who combines deep product expertise with commercial leadership to build and scale an institutional-grade platform on Canton that provides secure, compliant, and innovative solutions for digital asset lending, borrowing, and treasury management, transforming it into a market-defining platform for institutional digital finance.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a product-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, finance, and product. You'll define the company vision, drive execution, and lead the evolution of the company from concept to full-scale adoption.
What You'll Do
* Lead Company Vision & Strategy – Define and execute the overall mission, roadmap, and business model, ensuring alignment between product innovation and commercial goals.
* Drive Product Evolution – Own the product direction, guiding discovery, design, and delivery to achieve institutional-grade adoption and compliance.
* Shape the Organisation – Build and mentor a high-performing cross-functional team that blends entrepreneurial agility with operational discipline.
* Accelerate Growth – Drive partnerships, ecosystem development, and revenue opportunities to scale the business and expand into adjacent financial verticals.
* Champion Market Position – Act as the public face of the company, cultivating relationships with investors, clients, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders.
* Embed a Product-Led Culture – Foster experimentation, data-informed decision-making, and a focus on customer value at every level of the organization.
* Ensure Operational Readiness – Oversee compliance, governance, and financial sustainability as the company matures from startup to growth phase.
Requirements
* 8–10+ years of experience in product leadership, general management, or founder roles within fintech, blockchain, or institutional finance.
* Hands on product Management experience and expertise is essential.
* Proven success in taking a product from concept to scale, including strategy, execution, and commercialisation.
* Deep understanding of capital markets, liquidity, and digital asset infrastructure.
* Ability to bridge technical and business domains, communicating effectively across teams, investors, and partners.
* Demonstrated ability to attract, inspire, and retain top talent in a fast-moving environment.
* Experience with fundraising, go-to-market strategy, or managing investor relations preferred.
* Passion for blockchain innovation and conviction in its institutional applications
Benefits
* Competitive Salary & Benefits Package