Confidential Company Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Imagine a future where banking is seamless, inclusive, and fully controlled by you. In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency, traditional gatekeepers like banks and institutions are replaced by blockchain technology, allowing for peer-to-peer transactions, lending, and investing without costly intermediaries.This vision offers secure, transparent, and efficient financial services, where your data is encrypted and under your control. With DeFi, you can earn interest, access global investment opportunities, and participate in decentralized networks that ensure fairness and transparency.By removing barriers, DeFi empowers the unbanked and underbanked while providing better terms for borrowers and higher returns for lenders. The future of banking is decentralized, efficient, and accessible—empowering individuals and communities to take control of their financial futures.We are a dynamic and innovative team embarking on an exciting journey to create a digital-first neo bank that offers cutting-edge financial services. The team has a proven track record in the target market while generating a significant user base.As we scale and innovate, we are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will be at the forefront of shaping our technology strategy and leading the development of world-class banking solutions.Key Experience Required:Senior Full-Stack Developer with 3+ years team leader Web3 experience with a start-up, minimum of 5+ years in technology roles with an industry leader, an additional 3+ years in a senior role within the fintech or banking industry (Neo Banks, Digital Banks, Payments).Team Leader in technology role with AI Generative applicationsStart-up experience as founding tech team member from early stages to exitKey Responsibilities:Technology Leadership & Vision: Define and execute the overall technology strategy, aligning it with the company’s vision, business goals, and growth plans.Product Development & Innovation: Lead the development of innovative, scalable, and secure banking products. Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, from initial concept to production using cutting edge AI Generative software development.Team Building & Management: Build and manage a high-performing technical team. Provide mentorship, foster collaboration, and establish a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and agility.Technical Architecture: Design and oversee the architecture of the bank’s core systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with external vendors, technology providers, and financial institutions to leverage cutting-edge technologies, integrations, and partnerships.Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Ensure robust cybersecurity measures and a strong risk management framework to protect customer data and mitigate potential threats.Budget & Resource Management: Oversee the technology budget, prioritize initiatives, and ensure resource allocation is aligned with the company’s objectives and timelines.Scalability & Performance: Continuously assess and improve the platform’s scalability, performance, and uptime, ensuring that it can support a growing customer base and evolving business needs.Required Qualifications and SkillsExperience: Minimum of 5+ years in technology roles with an industry leader, with an additional 3+ years in a senior role within the fintech or banking industry (Neo Banks, Digital Banks, Payments).Technical Expertise: Strong background in software development, blockchain, cloud infrastructure, system architecture, data security, and API integrations. Experience in building scalable and secure financial platforms is essential.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with banking regulations and compliance frameworks such as PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other financial industry standards.Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Innovation: A passion for technology innovation and a deep understanding of the financial services ecosystem within a start-up.Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Data & AI: Experience with AI generative development, AI development, machine learning, and agile development.PackageWe offer a highly competitive and comprehensive compensation package designed to reward innovation, leadership, and dedication to driving the company's technological vision forward.Base Salary : A highly competitive base salary reflecting the experience and expertise required to lead a rapidly growing, high-impact tech company in the crypto and DeFi space.Equity & Token Options : As part of our commitment to aligning leadership with the company's long-term success, the CTO will be granted significant equity in the company and/or native platform tokens. These equity stakes come with vesting schedules, rewarding long-term commitment and value creation as the company continues to scale.Seniority level
ExecutiveEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information Technology
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