CEO, Digital Assets & Stablecoin Platform (Role Based in GCC)

A newly formed, well‑capitalised joint venture in the GCC is building a regulated, institution‑grade stablecoin and digital payments platform. Backed by major regional institutions, the venture aims to create a globally scalable digital financial infrastructure originating from the GCC country. The CEO will lead the full build‑out of the platform – technology, regulatory engagement, partnerships, and commercialisation – while shaping the organisation from the ground up

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end strategy and execution for a regulated stablecoin and digital financial infrastructure platform, including technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions
• Oversee issuance architecture, custody integration, blockchain deployment, and secure transaction and monitoring systems
• Build and scale institutional partnerships across banks, payment processors, exchanges, fintechs, and sovereign stakeholders
• Drive early adoption, transaction volume, and revenue growth through disciplined commercial execution
• Establish and maintain regulatory relationships, ensuring the platform meets the highest governance, compliance, and operational standards
• Build and lead a world‑class organisation across technology, compliance, payments, and partnerships
• Report to the Board, propose KPIs, and ensure delivery against strategic, operational, and financial objectives

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ years’ senior leadership experience in digital assets, payments, fintech, banking infrastructure, or blockchain‑based platforms
• Proven track record building or scaling regulated financial technology or institutional digital asset platforms
• Deep understanding of tokenised financial infrastructure, blockchain architecture, compliance frameworks, and digital asset ecosystems
• Demonstrated experience working with regulators, financial institutions, and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to grow institutional channels, drive adoption, and build scalable revenue
• High governance standards, strong communication skills, and the stature to represent the venture at senior levels across public and private sectors