Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: London
Industry: FinTech / Payments
About the Company
We are a fast-growing payments and banking platform offering an all-in-one solution for card acquiring, bank transfers, multi-currency accounts, and embedded banking services. Our technology enables businesses to open accounts quickly, access individual IBANs, pay out globally, integrate via APIs, accept Apple Pay/Google Pay/cards/wallets/subscriptions, and benefit from transparent pricing.
With regulatory approval in both the UK and EU and the ability to support over 150 currencies, the company is well positioned as a modern challenger in payments and banking. Having achieved strong market traction and product–market fit, we are now entering a major scale-up phase.
Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional CEO to lead the organisation through its next stage of strategic expansion. This role carries full responsibility for operations, strategy, P&L, people leadership, and value creation. Key areas of focus include:
* Developing and implementing a three-year strategic plan to diversify revenue streams and prepare the business for future investment or acquisition.
* Leading both organic and non-organic growth initiatives, including identifying, evaluating, acquiring, and integrating target companies or assets.
* Driving operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability across all parts of the organisation.
* Working in close partnership with the current CEO—who will transition into a dedicated M&A and strategic investments role—to ensure a smooth handover and aligned execution.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a transformational leader with:
* Executive leadership experience in payments, banking, or fintech (essential).
* A strong track record in business transformation, scaling operations, and leading companies through high-growth phases.
* Experience with investor relations, fundraising, or preparing an organisation for acquisition or investment.
* A balanced strategic and operational mindset—commercially driven, results-focused, and disciplined in execution.
* Openness to candidates currently serving as COO or senior operational leaders within larger organisations who are ready to step into a CEO role.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-growth fintech business at a moment of significant transformation. You will shape the next chapter of the organisation, drive meaningful value creation, and play an instrumental role in preparing the business for future investment or acquisition.