About the Company: We are a rapidly growing fintech payments company transforming how consumers access and manage their financial lives. For consumers and businesses, the platform unlocks an efficient and cheap payment network. As we scale our ecosystem, our next CEO is tasked with leading innovation, driving operational excellence, and accelerating sustainable growth in a dynamic, competitive market.
About the Role: The CEO will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational discipline to drive growth and profitability as the company scales regionally and globally. This is a mandate requiring deep fintech domain expertise, a proven record of scaling businesses, and a collaborative, high-performance approach to leading cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders. Our offerings include an app for consumers (B2C) and businesses (B2B) and we’re looking for a commercially-focused leader who will unlock and achieve the value of B2B growth.
Responsibilities:
- Set and communicate a compelling vision and growth strategy aligned with evolving customer needs, technology trends, and regulatory landscapes.
- Expand market presence via new business lines, partnerships, and territorial expansion where appropriate.
- Architect and implement scalable operational frameworks, performance metrics, and compliance/risk management protocols suitable for a maturing fintech business.
- Oversee capital strategy, including raising new funding, managing investor relations, and ensuring prudent financial control.
- Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary executive team, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and a culture of ownership, performance, and innovation.
- Serve as the chief spokesperson and ambassador for the company, reinforcing brand authority with customers, regulators, media, and strategic partners.
- Foster and maintain a high standard of corporate governance, transparency, and reporting in line with stakeholder and regulatory expectations.
- Guide the development and launch of innovative products and services, balancing ambition with regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Track and analyze market and technology trends, shaping the company’s portfolio and investment decisions.
- Prepare the organization for rapid scale, and structure for long-term, sustainable success, including organizational design and succession planning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred with focus in fintech, business, technology, or finance.
- 10+ years’ leadership experience, including senior roles in fintech, technology, or high-growth financial services businesses.
- Direct P&L oversight, preferably including both early-stage and scale-up environments.
- Demonstrated success in raising growth capital and navigating due diligence processes with venture capital or institutional investors.
- Outstanding ability to manage complex regulatory and risk environments, with a record of compliance best practices.
- Clear communicator, persuasive storyteller, and respected operator at board and C-suite levels.
- Experience building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams across functions and regions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the agility to drive transformation while maintaining operational rigor.
Pay range and compensation package:
- Signing Bonus: Commensurate with experience
- 1st Year Salary: $225,000 - $250,000
- Health Insurance: Medical coverage
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Executive-Level Perks: Equity
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
