Who We Are

We’re a fast-growing, Dutch-founded European cryptocurrency brokerage on a mission to make crypto simple, secure and accessible for everyone—from individual investors to professional traders. As a fully licensed broker under De Nederlandsche Bank, we serve customers across more than ten European markets and are preparing for further international expansion. Transparency and an open-door culture define our Schiphol-Rijk headquarters; now we’re looking for a visionary technology leader to join our journey.

What We Offer

Competitive, Market-Aligned Salary
Modern Workspace: Newly renovated offices near Schiphol-Rijk
Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch, fresh fruit, and weekly Friday socials at our on-site bar
Team Events: Monthly outings, hackathons, and off-sites
Commuting & Pension: Travel allowance and robust pension scheme
Wellness & Benefits: 25 vacation days, monthly chair massages, access to gym facilities and our benefits platform
Remote-Work Kit: €250 home-office setup budget upon passing probation
Learning & Development: Annual training allowance of €2,000
Leadership Bonus: Performance-based management team incentive plan

About the Role

As our Chief Technology Officer, you will define and execute the technology strategy that underpins our brokerage platform. You’ll lead, mentor and scale our engineering organization—ensuring top-tier security, reliability and innovation in a heavily regulated environment. This senior leadership role reports directly to the CEO and partners closely with Compliance, Product and Operations to steer our next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture: Build, inspire and coach high-performing, cross-functional tech teams; champion a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Security & Compliance: Oversee platform security, data integrity and regulatory compliance (including DORA and other EU frameworks).
Technology Strategy: Design and implement a forward-looking brokerage tech roadmap, aligned to business goals and customer needs.
Platform Reliability: Ensure the scalability, availability and performance of our trading systems and infrastructure.
Budget & Resource Management: Own the technology budget; optimize resource allocation to maximize ROI.
Innovation & Trends: Monitor emerging technologies and industry best practices; evaluate and integrate new tools to maintain competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong relationships with internal leadership, external partners, vendors and regulators.

What You Bring

Proven Leadership: 7+ years in senior technology roles (CTO, VP of Engineering or similar), ideally within crypto or digital brokerage.
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into scalable tech solutions.
Regulatory Acumen: Hands-on experience with financial regulations and security standards in Europe.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communicator, able to present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Track Record: History of successful project delivery in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Collaborative Spirit: Skilled at building consensus and motivating cross-disciplinary teams.

Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship.

Ready to shape the future of crypto brokerage?

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your vision for next-gen brokerage technology to our confidential recruitment partner. We look forward to meeting innovative leaders who share our passion for secure, user-friendly crypto.

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