For one of our venture; Zamanat

About Zamanat

Zamanat is a Sharia-aligned investment bank built on blockchain infrastructure, pioneering the tokenization of alternative asset classes including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and secondaries. Our mission is to democratize access to institutional-grade investments while solving one of alternative investing's most persistent challenges: illiquidity and access.

By enabling fractional ownership and creating secondary liquidity pathways, Zamanat offers a compelling proposition for both emerging investors seeking access and traditional institutional capital (family offices, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, HNWI/UHNWI) seeking flexibility beyond conventional 10-12 year lockup periods.

Zamanat launched on ZigChain, leveraging Disrupt.com's strategic position as a founding partner of the chain, with a roadmap toward multi-chain deployment aligned with institutional adoption patterns across global markets.

Role Overview

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join as Co-Founder and CEO/GM, taking full ownership of Zamanat's growth from inception through global scale. This is a rare opportunity to build a category-defining financial institution at the intersection of Islamic finance, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional capital markets. This role carries full executive responsibility for strategy, growth, governance, and performance.

The CEO/GM will be accountable for building Zamanat into a globally credible, institution‑grade investment bank driving asset sourcing and AUM growth, establishing distribution and liquidity channels, cultivating deep institutional relationships, shaping the brand and narrative, and assembling a high‑calibre team capable of executing at scale.

• VC, Real Estate, Secondaries, and adjacent asset classes.
• Build and manage a robust AUM growth pipeline across regions and investor segments.
• Structure products that balance Sharia compliance, institutional standards, and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute Zamanat's vision, go-to-market strategy, and long-term roadmap
• Own the P&L and drive the company toward sustainable profitability and scale
• Shape the narrative and positioning of Zamanat within both traditional finance and Web3 ecosystems

Capital & AUM Growth

• Lead sourcing efforts to build AUM across tokenized asset classes
• Develop and manage relationships with family offices, institutional investors, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and HNWI/UHNWI networks
• Structure and oversee tokenization of deals across PE, VC, real estate, and secondary transactions

Distribution & Partnerships

• Build distribution channels across MENA, Asia, Europe, and North America
• Establish strategic partnerships with custodians, exchanges, fund administrators, and regulatory bodies
• Drive institutional adoption and navigate multi-chain deployment strategy as the platform scales

Brand & Market Presence

• Serve as the public face of Zamanat, representing the company with investors, partners, regulators, and media
• Build credibility and trust within both Islamic finance and digital asset communities

Team & Organization

• Recruit, develop, and lead a world-class team across investment, operations, technology, and compliance
• Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation

Experience

• 12–15+ years in investment banking, private equity, or private wealth/private banking
• Track record at globally recognized institutions or leading regional firms
• Demonstrated experience in deal origination, capital raising, and institutional relationship management
• Exposure to alternative assets, fund structures, and/or secondary markets strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of institutional investor requirements and capital allocation processes
• Interest and understanding around digital assets as well as how the industry is evolving.
• Familiarity with Sharia-compliant finance principles and structures (or strong willingness to develop expertise)
• Working knowledge of blockchain technology, tokenization mechanics, and digital asset markets (or strong willingness to develop expertise)
• Proven ability to operate across regulatory environments and navigate emerging frameworks

Leadership Qualities

• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity and appetite for building from zero
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
• Strong network across institutional capital and/or MENA financial markets
• Ability to attract, inspire, and retain top talent

Why Join Zamanat

• Co-Founder equity and token participation in a venture positioned at a major inflection point in financial services
• Strategic backing from Disrupt.com, a proven venture builder with deep ecosystem relationships
• First-mover advantage in Sharia-aligned tokenized alternatives—a largely untapped market with significant global demand
• UAE base with access to one of the world's most progressive regulatory environments for digital assets