Job Description
About this amazing unique role:
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth patent awarded SaaS startup based on Web3 and blockchain technology that has revolutionized enterprise tech infrastructure by creating quantum leaps in latency, security, and stability of consumer-facing networks and apps.

The tech is ready. Our clients, including publicly listed companies, are on the record confirming it works, improving performance and uptime. Our advisors & strategic investors include current & former heads of strategy for the largest technology companies in the world.
Now we need the scale - including additional capital raises, sales, and marketing - to get to the next level. Our founding team, which includes top technologists, blockchain experts, and veterans of high-value exits, is looking for a leader to help move the company from early client successes to mass adoption, while continuing to bridge the gap between blockchain and enterprise markets.

Role Overview
Exceptional people are foundational to the success of a great company and we are looking for a stand-out senior leader or equivalent role to drive and manage this growth stage startup.

The position is very entrepreneurial - we are not always following the established roadmap, and there aren’t always precedents for things like “explain tokenomics to a Fortune 500 CTO.” But you will have extensive support.
Despite these strong foundations, nothing is set in stone. You will help lead this company and position it for success. You will be responsible for fundraising, network-building, hiring, and strategy. You will exemplify the values of our existing developer and token holder community. We are decentralized, community-supported, and foster a community of independent developers that are excited about the possibilities inherent in our software stack and surround it with tools and apps.

What You’ll Do
Find, validate, and scale strategies for enterprise clients
Create an inspiring culture that fosters strong leadership and recruits top talent
Lead decision making across all areas of the business from Finance and Operations to Product Development and Marketing
Define and execute go-to-market strategy
Define KPIs to monitor and improve business performance
Develop strategic partnerships to further the company’s growth
Build conviction with customers and investors
Report updates to advisory board, investors, and other stakeholders
Form a formal independent board of directors from these existing stakeholders and potentially new participants you bring into the company
Partner on strategy and execution of fundraising from external VCs and/or through the company’s cryptocurrency token
Manage disciplined financial operations, owning operational budget and managing runway
Voraciously consume information and network with industry experts to learn how things work, what people think, and what’s coming next in Web3. You will go to 3-10 crypto events each year and will engage with different niches of the Web3 community
After 1 year, success looks like: you’ve raised $15M for this company across 10+ strategic partners, have a team sized to fit the revenue being generated, and increase the broader adoption of the product, with at least 5 marquee names as well as smaller successes.

After 3 years, success looks like: this company is operating at scale and generating +$50M in annual revenue across dozens of enterprise clients.

You May Be a Fit if You…
Are excited by the future of blockchain and Web3. If you aren’t already in the Web3 industry, you have conviction that Web3 is the future and have a deep background in IT infrastructure, specifically software-defined networking, routing, and peering.
Have created software or IT infrastructure products & services and sold them to enterprise buyers at scale.

Why you might be excited about us
You get to be creative and work with Fortune 500 companies.
You will work with talented people around the world.
We have a great network. You want to work with global leaders and ambitious frontier people.
You are aligned with the startup’s mission, vision, and values.
LogisticsType
Full time

Location
Remote-first organization based in Europe, but with a strong presence worldwide

Compensation
This is a Senior Executive role for a growth stage startup, so the starting salary is $100k/year+ to target 500k+ with performance bonus +tokens. We expect to increase the salary as the company grows. We have a 100m valuation and a live liquid token.

Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave
Short term & Long Term Disability
Professional & personal development budget worth $2000 annually
Work From Home, flexible working hours
The opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and ambitious team at an exciting time of growth

About the job
1st Capital Bank is a locally owned and managed community bank headquartered in Monterey County.


The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsible for the Bank’s Information Technology (IT) strategy, operations, and associated initiatives to further develop and execute the Bank’s Strategic Plan.


The CIO’s primary responsibilities include:

Influencing, collaborating with C-suite and other stakeholders to create a vision for how and what IT transformation will create
Builds digital discipline across the enterprise – not just in IT
Relentlessly delivers on operational efficiencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Vision and Strategy


Champion and demonstrate the business value of IT as an enabler of strategy formulation and as support for technology innovation
Translate, advocate and support business strategy to achieve the organization's targeted business outcomes
Guide and advise stakeholders about disruptive technologies and trends (Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT),

Change and Innovation Management


Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, technology in relationship to driving innovation and creating an operating environment that is simpler, better, effective and efficient


IT Infrastructure, Controls and Operations


Lead and develop an IT Team of professionals to improve working knowledge of technology used within the organization and assist in effective adoption and use of technology within the end user community


IT Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance and Audit Management


Build a Cyber Aware Culture and maintain operational vigilance to reduce cyber risk
Ensure IT solutions, operational processes are aligned to risk and compliance related requirements and regulations
Enhance and further develop effective controls and measures in alignment with Regulatory and Compliance requirements

Third Party Relationship Management


Effectively collaborate and drive performance of managed services vendor. Ensure performance and response is timely to the needs of the Bank.
Ensure IT Third Party relationships and vendor performance management is aligned with the needs of the Bank and overall policy
Consult with IT Third-Party relationships to address service level deficiencies and negotiate terms as necessary

People Responsibilities:


Each Senior Leadership Team Member of 1st Capital Bank is responsible for:

fostering a culture of open communication, collaboration and trust to engage staff to work together to help lead the bank to successful outcomes;
providing continuous learning and development opportunities to support the next generation of leaders;


QUALIFICATIONS


Master's or bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, IT management or operations, Information and Cyber security, solution or technical architecture, application management and developments and business analytics in a multitier environment. ITIL or COBIT certification is highly recommended.
15+ years of experience in the banking industry as a mid-senior level leader to executive officer, strategic visionary in a fin-tech, reg-tech environment with an operations focus is a plus.

Working knowledge of:


Federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to banking
Organization and operations of a financial institution
Third Party Vendor Management best practices as it relates to IT solutions and services
Research methodologies applicable to the analysis of bank policies and procedures.
Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, risk and compliance management
IT management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations,
IT frameworks such as IT Information Library (ITIL) or/and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT),including all major components such as service library, design, transition, operations and continual service improvement

Ability to:

Understand, interpret and apply complex laws, rules and regulations as they apply to compliance in a financial institution.
Provide accurate and consider information on compliance issues.
Proficiently use a personal computer. Possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and all applicable applications. Must be diligent in the use of the Internet and able to review government and regulatory web sites.
Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards and observe common sense rules of safety in all on the job activities.