Bitcoin Asset Venture

**CEO - Encore**:

- Institutional Bitcoin Asset Management Platform_

Encore, backed by **Cumberland Labs** (Web3 incubator by DRW and Cumberland) and **Further Ventures** (Abu Dhabi-based, ADQ-backed), is building a next-generation asset manager centered on Bitcoin. Our mission: unlock institutional access to BTC through compliant, yield-generating products tailored for HNWIs, family offices, and institutional allocators.

This is a rare opportunity to build a high-conviction, well-funded venture at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional capital.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategic Leadership**: Define and drive Encore’s vision, with a focus on product innovation and go-to-market execution aligned with a Bitcoin-first thesis.
- **Business Development & Sales**: Act as Encore’s chief ambassador—convert your network into AUM. Build deep relationships with institutions, family offices, and HNWIs.
- **Product & Investment Strategy**: Lead the creation of compliant BTC-focused products (e.g. BTC-Fi, credit, volatility) that meet institutional standards across performance, compliance, and risk.
- **Team & Culture**: Build and lead a world-class team across investment, ops, compliance, and tech. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and integrity.
- **Operations & Compliance**: Establish scalable infrastructure with rigorous compliance, risk, and governance standards.
- **Investor & Board Engagement**: Report to Encore’s board and investor base. Provide clear, strategic updates and align growth with stakeholder expectations.

**Requirements**:
**Required Qualifications & Experience**:

- **Financial Leadership**: 10+ years in financial services with senior roles in asset management, investment banking, or capital markets. Proven P&L and team management experience in top-tier institutions or high-growth fintech/crypto ventures.
- **Crypto & Bitcoin Expertise**: Strong grasp of digital assets—especially Bitcoin and BTC-Fi. Demonstrated conviction in the space through entrepreneurial, investment, or leadership involvement.
- **Business Building**: Track record of launching and scaling businesses or products. Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on execution—whether founding a startup, launching a fund, or opening new market lines.
- **Sales & Go-to-Market**: Exceptional client development, fundraising, and deal-making skills. Proven ability to grow AUM and cultivate trusted relationships with institutional investors.
- **Institutional Credibility**: Respected industry profile with a history of integrity and excellence. Confident communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders, regulators, and boards.
- **Network Access**: Well-established relationships with institutional allocators, family offices, and HNW investors. Ready access to networks that can accelerate Encore’s growth.
- **Operational Discipline**: Familiarity with asset management compliance and regulatory frameworks. Experience establishing governance, risk, and fiduciary systems to institutional standards.
- **Global Mobility**: Willingness and ability to travel internationally to drive business development and partner engagement.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- **Startup/Fintech Leadership**: Prior experience as a founder or C-level exec in a fintech or crypto startup, with the ability to navigate the 0-to-1 journey.
- **Asset Management Expertise**: Deep understanding of regulated investment structures (ETFs, trusts, hedge funds). Experience with licensing and compliance processes. CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
- **Advanced Education**: MBA or relevant advanced degree (e.g., Finance, Economics), ideally paired with strong technical understanding of crypto and blockchain.
- **Global Outlook**: International work experience or cross-border financial expertise. Multilingual or cross-cultural business experience is a plus given Encore’s global scope.

**Benefits**
- Competitive equity and benefits