Head of Credit — Digital Assets

Head of Credit — Digital Assets Location: Europe About the Firm We are a European-based blockchain and digital asset investment firm managing $70M+ in assets across early-stage venture and credit strategies. Building on an established presence in DeFi, the firm launched a regulated credit strategy focused on the institutional deployment of capital into yield opportunities across DeFi and CeFi . The firm is continuing to expand its investment activities at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, with a particular focus on institutional-grade credit, on-chain financial markets, and asset management. We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background across traditional finance and digital assets to join the team as Head of Credit . About the Role The credit strategy currently manages approximately $35M and has established a track record of generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through proprietary strategies across DeFi. The strategy is now expanding into investments at the intersection of traditional asset classes and digital assets , creating a need for an experienced credit professional to lead investment allocations and underwriting. As Head of Credit , you will be responsible for owning and deploying a significant allocation of the strategy’s AUM across a multi-asset portfolio, including: Structured credit Direct lending Prime brokerage lending Other institutional credit and financing opportunities You will oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle , including sourcing, underwriting, investment selection, structuring and negotiating terms, execution, and ongoing position monitoring. This is a senior role offering a high degree of ownership, autonomy, and responsibility . The successful candidate will take ownership of the strategy, deploy capital on-chain with institutional rigour, support the growth of the strategy toward $100M+ in assets , and help build the team as the portfolio expands. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will combine significant experience in traditional credit markets with practical experience in digital assets . Traditional Finance Experience A minimum of 5–6 years of experience in traditional finance , ideally across one or more of the following: Structured credit / structured debt investments Credit risk / credit officer / ratings Treasury / asset management / multi-asset portfolio management Direct lending / private credit Securitisation / capital financing Investment banking — DCM / leveraged finance Candidates should have the experience required to manage a portfolio of capital and structure and underwrite a broad range of fixed-income and credit investments. Digital Asset Experience A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a financial role within digital assets , including but not limited to: On-chain lending / credit protocols Crypto prime brokerage or lending/trading desks Digital asset treasury management RWA tokenisation / on-chain structured products CeFi lending platforms DeFi risk assessment or protocol evaluation Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply traditional finance expertise within blockchain, smart contract, and DeFi environments. Core Capabilities Direct underwriting experience: Experience underwriting single-borrower credit facilities or warehouse lending lines, rather than solely portfolio trading or secondary-market analysis. Fundamental credit analysis: Strong foundation in financial statement analysis, cash flow modelling, and legal documentation review, including MLAs, security agreements, and intercreditor deeds. Credit documentation: Comfortable reviewing and negotiating facility agreements, security interests, covenant packages, and intercreditor arrangements. On-chain credit: Practical experience with credit facilities operated on-chain, with a strong understanding of settlement mechanics, smart contract enforcement, stablecoin flows, and the differences between contractual and automated protections. Multi-asset exposure: Experience across multiple asset classes, such as private credit, prime brokerage financing, insurance-linked investments, or institutional counterparty risk, is a strong advantage. Portfolio management: Experience managing a portfolio with direct P&L or performance accountability, including position sizing, concentration management, liquidity management, and exit decisions, is a strong advantage. What We Offer Competitive base compensation: An attractive baseline compensation package. Direct upside: Significant participation in year-end profit sharing linked to the strategy’s performance fees. High ownership and autonomy: Freedom across the investment process, including strategy development, investment selection, underwriting methodologies, structuring, and execution. Management involvement: Meaningful input into decisions concerning the evolution and growth of the investment platform.