Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Urgent Start
Duration
: 6 months (with potential for extension or permanent placement)
Role Overview
The Interim CTO will lead the technology strategy and execution for a fast-scaling payments and fintech business. This role is critical in driving innovation, ensuring platform stability, and preparing the company for its next phase of growth, investment, or exit.
Key Responsibilities
* Technology Leadership: Own and evolve the tech roadmap aligned with business goals.
* Platform Oversight: Ensure scalability, security, and compliance of payment infrastructure.
* Team Management: Lead and mentor engineering, DevOps, and product teams.
* Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee relationships with third-party providers (e.g., PSPs, KYC/AML platforms, cloud services).
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure systems meet relevant standards (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR).
* Innovation & R&D: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, AI in fraud detection).
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with C-suite, investors, and regulators.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven CTO or senior tech leadership experience in fintech or payments.
* Deep understanding of payment gateways, card schemes, open banking, and digital wallets.
* Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API-first platforms.
* Strong grasp of cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks.
* Track record of scaling tech teams and platforms in high-growth environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth.
Comfortable in VC/PE-backed environments or pre-IPO scaling.
Able to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced settings.
Experience with M&A tech due diligence or exit readiness is a plus.