CMO & Operational Lead

Our client is building a new category at the intersection of public opinion, prediction markets, and financial technology. The platform combines regulated prediction markets with a neutral, KYC-verified polling infrastructure that gives every verified individual one equal, anonymous vote. By transforming public sentiment into a measurable and tradable signal, our client is creating a new form of market intelligence and civic infrastructure, enabling real-time tracking, forecasting, and trading of society's most important questions.

Responsibilities:

As a CMO & Operational Lead, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing the company’s marketing strategy across brand, user acquisition, retention, and lifecycle marketing.

• Owning growth performance metrics and driving sustainable customer acquisition through both paid and organic channels.

• Building, managing, and mentoring the marketing team while fostering a high-performance culture.

• Managing marketing budgets, resource allocation, and growth investments to maximise ROI.

• Establishing scalable operational processes, systems, and workflows that support rapid company growth.

• Working closely with founders and leadership to define strategic priorities and execute company objectives.

• Driving cross-functional collaboration between product, marketing, operations, compliance, and external partners.

• Analysing performance data, market trends, and customer insights to inform decision-making and growth initiatives.

• Taking ownership of key operational functions, ensuring efficient execution across a distributed remote team.

• Identifying new market opportunities, growth channels, partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives.

• Supporting fundraising, investor communications, and strategic planning activities as required.

• Leading special projects and company-wide initiatives in a fast-moving startup environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in senior marketing leadership roles.

• Proven B2C marketing experience targeting the US market.

• Strong industry experience within prediction markets, iGaming (sports betting and online casino), trading platforms, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries.

• Demonstrated success scaling brands, products, and teams through high-growth phases.

• Experience owning marketing budgets, commercial performance, and key growth metrics.

• Strong operational leadership experience, with the ability to build processes and systems from the ground up.

• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to be hands-on and execute alongside the team.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Comfortable making strategic decisions with incomplete information while maintaining execution speed.

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to the success of a high-performing organisation with a global presence.

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation: You will receive a highly competitive compensation package, which includes a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and other incentives, all reflective of your experience and contribution.

Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, recognising that achieving your best in your career requires a healthy balance between work and personal life.