CTO Co-Founder

About Us

We are a pre Pre-Seed fintech startup planning to build the next-generation platform where retail investors can create/manage portfolios as well as develop, test, optimize, and execute algorithmic trading strategies. Our mission is to empower investors and traders with the tools and data needed to drive smarter, data-driven decisions and ultimately democratize access to advanced quantitative trading capabilities and money management.

We are looking for an experienced VP Engineering / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a co-founder. This role is critical in shaping our technology vision, overseeing the development of AI-driven quantitative trading and portfolio management platforms, and positioning our product as a leader in the algorithmic trading and financial mentoring space.

Responsibilities

  • Technology Strategy & Vision: Define and execute the technology roadmap, aligning with the company’s business objectives to build a cutting-edge AI-powered trading and investing platform.
  • AI & Quantitative Finance: Lead the development of an AI-supported algorithmic trading platform, and portfolio management solutions.
  • Product Development & Scaling: Oversee the architecture and development of scalable, cloud-native platforms that integrate real-time data processing, trading execution, and AI-driven decision-making tools.
  • Team Building & Leadership: Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Qualifications

  • 10+ years of technology leadership experience, including roles as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Head of AI/ML, with at least 5 years focused on AI, machine learning, and data-intensive platforms.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI technologies, including NLP, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and predictive analytics.
  • Proven ability to build and scale technology products 0-1 in (Pre-Seed to Series C), thriving in fast-changing, ambiguous situations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Applied Mathematics).
  • Prior experience in fintech, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms with a focus on building AI-driven platforms.
  • Familiarity with explainable AI (XAI) and algorithmic strategy validation to ensure transparency and trust in automated trading systems.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in the financial industry and experience implementing compliance frameworks.

Personal Attributes

  • Strategic & Tactical Mindset: Ability to drive high-level technology strategy while being hands-on in execution, especially in early-stage settings.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Deep focus on understanding user needs and leveraging feedback to drive product and technology decisions.
  • Innovative & Adaptable: Passion for staying ahead of technology trends and continuously exploring new solutions to enhance the platform.

What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to shape a cutting-edge fintech platform that’s democratizing access to expert-level capabilities.
  • A collaborative, high-performance environment with colleagues passionate about finance, technology, and innovation.
  • As a Remote-First company we offer flexibility in location and working arrangements.

To be part of a revolutionary journey in fintech, please apply below.

Job Category: Executive
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Remote

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