CPO (E)

As the CPO, you will lead the product vision, strategy, and execution for an innovative trading platform that combines decentralised exchange (DEX) functionality with the sleek, fast, and user-friendly interface of a centralised exchange (CEX). Your mission is to simplify the complexities of high-liquidity, one-click crypto trading and create a product that mirrors the experience of platforms like Robinhood, but for the decentralised finance (DeFi) world.

In this role, you will drive product development from ideation through to launch, creating a platform that offers loads of innovative trading options while remaining intuitive and accessible to the everyday user. You will be the key to transforming the vision of a DEX backend and CEX front-end into a tangible product that excites and engages users, making high-stakes trading both easy and inspiring.

If you are passionate about building standout products in the crypto space, thrive on leading cross-functional teams, and have a deep understanding of both DeFi and user-centred product design, this role is for you.

Your First 6 Months:

• Product Strategy: Develop a product roadmap that delivers on the vision of a slick, fast, and user-friendly crypto trading platform, blending DEX and CEX features seamlessly.
• User Experience Focus: Lead efforts to design a trading experience that is simple, intuitive, and engaging, reducing the complexity of high-liquidity trading for the average user.
• Feature Ideation & Innovation: Drive the development of innovative trading options, ensuring the platform stays ahead of industry trends and meets the diverse needs of both novice and advanced traders.
• AMM Integration: Work closely with tech teams to connect automated market makers (AMM) to liquidity sources, ensuring high transaction speed and reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing, tech, and operations teams to align the product with brand vision, market needs, and operational capabilities, ensuring a unified approach to launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Vision & Leadership: Define and own the product vision, ensuring it aligns with the overall company strategy and delivers a high-impact, user-centric trading experience.
• Roadmap Development: Build and execute a product roadmap that prioritises innovative features, ease of use, and high performance, meeting both user expectations and business objectives.
• User-Centred Design: Oversee the design of user journeys that simplify complex financial processes while maintaining engagement, creating a platform that is accessible and inspiring.
• Innovation in Trading Features: Lead the ideation and development of cutting-edge trading features, including high-liquidity, one-click buys, and seamless AMM integration.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with marketing, engineering, and operational teams to ensure that product development aligns with brand vision, user needs, and market positioning.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage user insights, behavioural analytics, and market trends to inform product decisions, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance in the market.
• Launch & Scale: Oversee the product lifecycle from concept through to MVP and beyond, ensuring successful market entry and the ability to scale post-launch.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Product Leadership: 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within fintech, crypto, or tech industries. Proven track record of delivering innovative, scalable products.
• DeFi & Exchange Expertise: Deep understanding of decentralised exchanges (DEX), centralised exchanges (CEX), and the intricacies of liquidity management, automated market makers (AMMs), and order matching.
• User-Centric Product Design: Strong experience in designing user-friendly, intuitive products in complex industries such as trading or finance, with a focus on simplifying complex workflows.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, working collaboratively with tech, marketing, and operations to deliver a unified product.
• Innovative Mindset: Ability to foresee trends in the trading and DeFi space and develop products that address both current and future market needs.

Desirable Skills:

• Data-Driven Product Management: Experience using data, analytics, and user feedback to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Simplification of Complex Processes: A strong ability to take complex, high-liquidity trading systems and simplify them for the average user, similar to platforms like Robinhood.
• Agile Product Development: Proven experience in managing product development cycles in fast-paced, agile environments.
• User Experience Design: Experience working closely with UX/UI teams to develop sleek, fast, and engaging user interfaces that enhance the trading experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You are a visionary product leader with a passion for decentralised finance and the ability to simplify complex systems into user-friendly products. You have a proven track record of driving innovation, and you thrive on creating products that are not only functional but also engaging and easy to use. You are comfortable in fast-paced environments, from ideation to execution, and can lead cross-functional teams to deliver a product that blends high performance with a sleek, simple user experience. Your ability to stay ahead of trends and deliver products that excite users will be critical in shaping the future of our trading platform.