A high-growth FinTech company is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to take the lead in driving international expansion, deepening regulatory and banking partnerships, and launching new financial products. This is a pivotal role at the heart of a dynamic, multi-market company operating in payments, e-money, and digital wallets. If you're a strategic operator with a strong regulatory instinct and a growth mindset, this role offers the platform to make an industry-wide impact.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the company's strategic roadmap, aligned with growth and regulatory ambitions
• Lead cross-functional teams across product, compliance, finance, and sales
• Cultivate partnerships with banks, PSPs, regulators, and other strategic stakeholders
• Drive market expansion efforts across Europe, MENA, and other target regions
• Launch and scale new FinTech and payment products in regulated environments
• Act as the face of the company in board and investor relations
• Oversee operational excellence, ensuring scalability and compliance across jurisdictions
• Lead fundraising efforts and capital management in coordination with shareholders
• Champion a strong risk and compliance culture, especially across AML/CTF matters
• Support licensing processes and ensure adherence to EMI/PSP regulatory frameworks

Requirements:

• 5+ years in a CEO, COO, or comparable executive role within FinTech, banking, or payments
• Proven experience scaling regulated financial services or PSP/EMI operations internationally
• Deep domain expertise in payments, e-money, neobanks, and digital wallets
• Track record of engagement with regulators and successful licensing applications
• Strong network in the banking and FinTech ecosystem (partners, clients, regulators)
• Fluent English is a must; knowledge of Russian is a plus but not required
• Experience in investment rounds, board communications, and stakeholder management
• Comfortable leading in high-risk sectors such as crypto, gaming, or adult verticals (preferred)

The Employer Offers:

• Competitive remuneration based on the interview results
• Performance based bonuses
• Executive leadership role with high autonomy and influence
• International, remote-friendly culture with entrepreneurial spirit
• Direct collaboration with investors and a high-performing leadership team
• Opportunity to build and scale market-leading FinTech products from the ground up
  
  
  If you’re ready to make your mark in FinTech and lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.