CTO - Derivnex

Role Overview

The CTO will define and execute the technical vision for Derivnex, leading platform architecture, distributed systems engineering, smart-contract infrastructure, security, and operational resilience. This leader will work closely with trading, operations, legal, and external counterparties to build secure, scalable, regulator-ready market infrastructure for OTC derivatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and engineering roadmap for the Derivnex platform.
• Oversee development of distributed ledger infrastructure and DAML smart-contract systems deployed on Canton.
• Build secure, scalable systems supporting real-time collateral, margin, settlement, novation, and lifecycle event processing.
• Lead engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams delivering institutional-grade reliability and performance.
• Partner with trading, operations, legal, and risk teams to translate OTC derivatives workflows into programmable on-chain infrastructure.
• Drive platform security, governance, operational resilience, and auditability.
• Represent Derivnex externally with counterparties, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of OTC derivatives and post-trade lifecycle management.
• Deep knowledge of collateral management and settlement workflows.
• Strong expertise in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and smart-contract infrastructure.
• Experience with crypto payments, tokenized settlement systems, and digital asset infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading high-performance engineering organizations and building scalable production platforms.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, cryptography, and resilient financial infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with DAML, Canton Network, or privacy-enabled blockchain platforms.
• Background in capital markets, digital assets, or financial market infrastructure.
• Experience operating within regulated institutional environments.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.