About the Role
Equitysmith is seeking a visionary and institutionally-grounded Interim CEO to lead our 2026 launch into the high-growth "nearshoring" corridors of Colombia and Mexico. As the face of our homegrown, "Sovereign" tokenization-securitization platform, you will bridge the gap between traditional civil law fiduciary systems and modern digital asset infrastructure.
This is a rare opportunity for a bilingual executive with a deep background in investment banking, commercial real estate (CRE), or fintech to build a de facto sovereign liquidity bridge for the Latin American market.
The Equitysmith Business Model
Equitysmith serves as a homegrown, sovereign liquidity bridge for the Latin American CRE sector. Our model is designed for bank and trust company empowerment, not disintermediation.
• Securitization Engine: We facilitate a seamless hand-off to domestic banks and trusts (such as Credicorp Capital), which act as lead trustees and issuers of securitized instruments.
• Legal Nativity: Every structure is built on existing local legal frameworks - specifically the Patrimonio Autónomo in Colombia and the Fideicomiso-CPO in Mexico.
• Asset-Backed Integrity: We convert private real estate into institutional-grade investment vehicles, ensuring digital shares are underpinned by the same "public faith" as traditional fixed-income securities.
• The "Sovereign Moat": Unlike foreign competitors using "offshore" wrappers, Equitysmith keeps management fees and capital flows within the domestic economy, optimizing for local tax incentives and fiduciary protections.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership: Lead the 2026 pilot launch in Bogotá and Monterrey, overseeing the tokenization of an initial $50M portfolio of Class A industrial warehouses.
• Regulatory & Fiduciary Liaison: Manage high-level relationships with the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) and the CNBV in Mexico.
• Institutional Distribution: Partner with domestic banks to market securitized instruments to Pension Funds (AFPs/AFOREs) and insurance companies.
• Operational Integrity: Enforce the "Sovereign Protocol," including quarterly Big Four "Proof-of-Reserve" audits and 1:1 asset-backing requirements.
Requirements
• Language: Native or professional-grade fluency in Spanish and English is essential.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Fund Management, or Commercial Real Estate. Previous experience at a Managing Director level or as a Fintech founder is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Latin American Civil Law, specifically fiduciary structures (Fideicomisos and Patrimonios Autónomos).
• Tech Literacy: Familiarity with blockchain, smart contracts, and RWA (Real-World Asset) tokenization platforms.
• Education: MBA or advanced degree in Law or Finance is expected.
Why Join Us?
Equitysmith offers a "Sovereign Premium" in a fragmented market. You will be supported by a Board comprised of former Ministers of Finance and senior investment bankers. We are a venture-scale firm with a path to a Series A targeting a secondary trading exchange launch.
Equitysmith | Changing the way LatAm invests in its future.
Pay: $195,253.00 - $240,176.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote