BluZinc is a management consulting firm that specializes in digital transformation. By supplying clients with seasoned professionals in digital, marketing, ecom
Chief Investment Management Officer
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$300K - $500K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Chief Investment Management Officer
BluZinc
Chief Investment Management Officer (XRP Cryptocurrency) Location: Remote (United States) Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Department: Investment Banking Job Description: A global cryptocurrency investment and trading firm is seeking a Chief Investment Management Officer to lead quantitative trading, portfolio management, and investment strategy for its XRP- and decentralized finance (DeFi)-focused investment platform. The role is responsible for defining algorithmic trading strategies, leading high-performing quantitative teams, optimizing portfolio risk, and scaling a digital asset investment platform managing over $100 billion in assets under management (AUM). Key Responsibilities Investment Leadership - Develop and execute investment strategies focused on: - XRP - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Digital assets - Lead quantitative portfolio management initiatives. - Drive growth and performance across institutional investment portfolios. - Define long-term investment strategy and portfolio allocation. Trading and Portfolio Management - Design and oversee algorithmic trading frameworks. - Optimize portfolio risk management and automation. - Analyze on-chain blockchain data. - Integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into quantitative investment processes. - Balance institutional investment discipline with Web3 innovation. Leadership - Lead teams of: - Quantitative analysts - Data scientists - Operations professionals - Recruit, develop, and retain top investment talent. - Provide strategic direction across investment operations. Vendor and Stakeholder Management - Manage strategic relationships with institutional custody and digital asset providers, including: - Anchorage - Onramp - Securitas - Zodia - Gemini - Represent the organization publicly through: - Media interviews - Podcasts - YouTube appearances - Client presentations - Public relations activities Qualifications Required - 10+ years of quantitative trading or portfolio management experience in the United States. - Experience managing investment portfolios exceeding $15 billion AUM. - Experience leading teams of 5–10+ professionals. - Expertise in: - Cryptocurrency markets - XRP - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Algorithmic trading - Web3 technologies - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - On-chain data analysis - Strong strategic leadership and technical expertise. - Experience recruiting and managing high-performing investment teams. - U.S. citizenship and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred - Degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA). - Traditional institutional investment management experience. - Public-facing leadership experience. Technical Skills - Quantitative trading - Portfolio management - Algorithmic trading - XRP - XLT - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Cryptocurrency investing - Blockchain - Web3 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - On-chain analytics - Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) - Investment risk management - Institutional investing Compensation Base Salary $300,000–$500,000 annually Additional Compensation - Annual performance bonus: - 100%–200% of base salary - Long-term incentive plan - Comprehensive benefits package Benefits - Comprehensive employee benefits package - Annual performance bonus - Long-term incentive compensation - Negotiable executive rewards package Work Arrangement - 100% Remote - Based anywhere within the United States.
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