We headhunted a seasoned CFO from digital banking into a leadership role at a next-gen exchange platform.
When we first reached out to this candidate, a proven CFO in digital banking, we knew it would be a bold shift. On paper, the new role was a VP title at a fast-growing exchange platform. But the move wasn’t a step down. It was a calculated leap forward.
In our first conversation, I asked him directly: Why digital assets?
He answered with one word: Conviction.
He wasn’t chasing hype. He saw a fundamental shift happening in finance and wanted in early—not just to participate, but to help shape where it’s going.
Why he took the role:
- Exposure to a new asset class – He’d built his career in traditional and digital banking, but digital assets were the final piece.
- Genuine passion – He wasn’t applying widely. He had specific views about the future of finance, and this platform aligned with them.
- Completing the circle – From ministry of finance to global banks to fintech, this was the last chapter in a full-spectrum financial services career.
The candidate we placed brings a rare, well-rounded experience today:
- Geographically: Worked across Asia, the Middle East, and now in a global role.
- Institutionally: From public sector to traditional banking, digital banking, and now digital assets.
- Functionally: From managing financial risk and leading large teams, to scaling operations across geographies, driving cost-cutting initiatives that saved our client’s business from collapse, overcoming major cyberattacks, and building the financial infrastructure needed for scalable growth.
Today, he’s the CFO of the company, promoted from VP, and sits as a trusted right hand to the founder. He’s been through the trenches, helped the company navigate key inflection points, put structure in place, and brought credibility with regulators and partners.
At Rockrose, we’re not here to just fill roles. We are here to help ambitious people and companies find each other through thoughtful search, deep partnerships, and a sharp eye for what makes a great match.
If you’re building a team that needs to go the distance, or you’re a leader ready for your next chapter, reach out to us at hello@rockrose.xyz.
Let’s build something extraordinary together.
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