Gautam Sharma, the CEO of Brevan Howard’s digital assets division, is leaving after five years of overseeing significant growth in the division, which manages $2 billion in assets. As of April 2025, Brevan Howard itself managed $34 billion across all assets. Following Sharma's departure, the company announced that it will not be filling the CEO position. Instead, Chris Rayner-Cook, previously at Coinbase, has been appointed as the division's chief investment officer. Sharma began his career at Brevan Howard as the head of principal investments and has extensive prior experience at Steadview Capital and McKinsey. The crypto sector is experiencing a surge in hiring amidst increased regulatory clarity globally, with job opportunities rising in traditional finance sectors venturing into Web3. The article also highlights the high paying roles available in the crypto industry, notably for quants and legal positions.

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