Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Fintech / Neo-Banking

Engagement: Independent Consultant / Self-Employed Contractor

Commitment: Full-time equivalent / flexible consulting arrangement

Industry: Fintech / Digital Banking / Crypto

About the Company

We are building a next-generation financial platform designed specifically with crypto users in mind.

Our vision is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset economy, creating a modern financial platform that allows customers to seamlessly manage, move and spend their money across fiat and crypto.

We are a self-funded, founder-led business with ambitious plans to build a category-defining financial platform. We are looking for an exceptional CEO to join us at an exciting stage of development and help turn that vision into a scalable, high-growth business.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, commercially minded and highly capable Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company through its next stage of growth.

Working closely with the Chairman and CTO, the CEO will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the business, ensuring that our strategic vision is translated into clear priorities, strong execution and measurable results.

The CEO will be the public face of the company and an important ambassador for the brand. They will represent the business to investors, partners, customers, industry stakeholders and the wider market, and must therefore be a confident, compelling and credible communicator.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys solving complex problems and is capable of making decisive choices in a fast-moving industry.

We are looking for a natural leader and dynamic thinker who can bring together product, technology, commercial and operational teams around a common vision.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Work closely with the Chairman and CTO to define and execute the company’s strategic direction.
• Translate the company’s vision into clear objectives, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the business and ensure effective execution across all functions.
• Build a high-performance culture based on accountability, innovation and collaboration.
• Make informed, commercially sound decisions in a rapidly changing market.
• Identify new opportunities for growth, partnerships and expansion.
• Ensure the company remains focused on its core objectives while adapting quickly to market developments.

Commercial & Growth

• Drive the company’s commercial strategy and sustainable growth.
• Develop relationships with strategic partners, financial institutions, technology providers and other key stakeholders.
• Support fundraising and investor relations alongside the Chairman and founders.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape across fintech, neo-banking and digital assets.
• Identify opportunities to expand the platform, customer base and geographic footprint.
• Ensure commercial objectives are aligned with product development and customer needs.

Product & Technology

• Work closely with the CTO to ensure technology development supports the company’s commercial and strategic objectives.
• Work closely with the Product function to ensure the roadmap reflects market opportunity and customer requirements.
• Challenge assumptions, prioritise effectively and ensure resources are focused on the highest-value initiatives.
• Ensure the business maintains a strong customer-centric approach to product development.

Operations

• Oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and ensure effective coordination across teams.
• Establish appropriate processes, reporting structures and performance metrics as the business scales.
• Work closely with compliance, legal, finance and operational teams to ensure the business operates effectively and responsibly.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional talent as the organisation grows.

Brand & External Representation

• Act as the public face and senior ambassador of the company.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, media engagements and partner meetings.
• Communicate the company’s vision with confidence and credibility.
• Develop relationships with senior executives, investors, regulators, partners and industry leaders.
• Help establish the company as a credible and influential player within fintech, neo-banking and digital finance.

Essential Experience

Previous senior-level experience within fintech, neo-banking, digital banking or modern financial services is essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience within:

• Digital or challenger banking
• Fintech platforms
• Payments
• Banking-as-a-Service
• Embedded finance
• Crypto / digital assets
• Financial technology infrastructure
• Modern financial platforms

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within fintech or financial services.
• A proven track record of building, scaling or leading a financial technology business or product.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
• Experience working closely with technology and product teams.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships.
• Experience with fundraising, investors and/or institutional stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of the regulatory and competitive environment surrounding modern financial services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

The Person

We are looking for someone who is:

A natural leader

You inspire confidence, bring people together and create a culture where talented people can do their best work.

A dynamic thinker

You can look beyond the immediate problem, identify opportunities and make decisions quickly when circumstances change.

Commercially driven

You understand how to turn a compelling product and vision into a sustainable business.

An exceptional communicator

You are comfortable presenting to an audience, speaking with investors, negotiating with senior partners and representing the company publicly.

Entrepreneurial

You are comfortable operating without a large corporate infrastructure around you and are prepared to get involved wherever needed.

Decisive

You can assess complex information, make sound decisions and take responsibility for the outcome.

Customer focused

You understand that building a successful financial platform starts with solving genuine customer problems.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success will mean:

• Turning the company’s vision into a clear and executable business strategy.
• Building a high-performing leadership and operational structure.
• Successfully bringing the platform to market and driving customer growth.
• Establishing strong strategic and commercial partnerships.
• Building credibility and recognition within the fintech and digital finance sectors.
• Creating a scalable operating model for international growth.
• Building a strong and differentiated brand.
• Positioning the company for its next stage of growth and investment.

Working Arrangement

This is a self-employed consulting engagement and is not an employment position.

The successful candidate will operate as an independent consultant and will be responsible for their own tax, national insurance and other statutory obligations.

The role will involve close collaboration with the Chairman, CTO and wider leadership team, with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for delivering agreed business outcomes.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term relationship with the company and play a significant role in shaping its future.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership position within an ambitious fintech venture.
• Fully remote working.
• High degree of autonomy and influence.
• Direct access to the Chairman, founders and leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape the company’s strategy and culture from an early stage.
• Significant influence over the development and growth of the business.
• Competitive consulting remuneration.
• Potential performance-based incentives.
• Potential equity participation for the right candidate.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a short summary outlining your experience in fintech, neo-banking or modern financial services and why you believe you would be well suited to leading an ambitious financial technology business.