Our client, a rapidly growing fintech company based in Malta, is looking for an experienced and dynamic CEO to lead its newly established Electronic Money Institution (EMI). This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a cutting-edge fintech company with a strong focus on innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the company’s vision, mission, and overall strategy to ensure sustained growth and profitability.
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, focusing on improving efficiency and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, regulatory bodies, and clients.
- Product Innovation: Drive the development of innovative products and services to keep the company at the forefront of the fintech industry.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and manage operational risks effectively.
Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 5 years in leadership roles within the fintech industry, ideally as a CEO, COO, CBDO, or similar.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the fintech landscape, including digital payments, virtual card issuing, acquiring solutions, and open banking.
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record in leading teams and driving business results.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify market trends, make critical decisions, and drive business innovation.
- Problem Solving: Strong common-sense approach to tackling complex issues and delivering solutions.
- Languages: Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive five-figure salary with a performance-linked bonus structure.
- Health insurance: Comprehensive coverage after the initial 3-month period.
- Work Flexibility: Fully flexible work schedule.
- Prime Location: Centrally located office with various beverages, fruits, and snacks, alongside regular team and company events.
- Continuous Learning: Sponsorship for relevant professional development courses.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Full professional insurance included.
- Networking Opportunities: Access to major global industry events and conferences.
- Work Culture: Supportive, collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and growth.