CEO – FinTech & Financial Markets (US Startup) | Remote | Full-time

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven CEO – FinTech to lead financial technology strategy, client engagement, sales, and business development within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of FinTech, financial services, financial markets, technology-driven financial solutions, and business development.

The role involves understanding unique client requirements, developing customized financial technology solutions, presenting innovative solutions, building strategic relationships, and supporting business growth. Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, leadership, and client management skills are essential.

Experience in options trading, derivatives, or related financial products is a good to have, but is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• FinTech Strategy & Client Solutions, Develop customized FinTech and financial solutions based on specific client requirements.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of FinTech, financial services, financial markets, digital financial products, and technology-driven solutions.
• Analyze market conditions, industry trends, client requirements, business opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
• Understand client objectives and translate them into practical and commercially viable FinTech solutions.
• Present financial technology solutions, market insights, and recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored financial products, technology solutions, and commercially viable offerings.
• Sales & Business Development, Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, prospective customers, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Identify new business opportunities within the FinTech and financial services ecosystem.
• Lead client discussions, presentations, negotiations, and strategic meetings.
• Support sales initiatives through FinTech expertise, market knowledge, and customized solutions.
• Understand client challenges and recommend suitable technology-driven financial solutions.
• Contribute to revenue growth, client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term relationship development.
• Market Research & Leadership, Monitor global FinTech trends, financial markets, economic developments, technology advancements, and emerging business opportunities.
• Provide strategic insights to leadership and sales teams.
• Lead and mentor relevant sales, business development, and financial market professionals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product, technology, and business development teams.
• Support the development of innovative FinTech products, financial solutions, and new business opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in FinTech, financial services, financial technology, capital markets, investment technology, business development, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of FinTech, financial markets, financial products, technology-driven financial solutions, and commercial strategy.
• Proven experience developing customized financial or technology solutions for clients.
• Strong understanding of client requirements and financial products/services.
• Experience in sales, business development, investment advisory, financial services, strategic partnerships, or client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work with international clients and global markets.
• High level of integrity, ownership, accountability, and professionalism.

Good to Have

• Experience with options, derivatives, trading, volatility, or structured financial products.
• CFA, FRM, CQF, or relevant financial market/FinTech certifications.
• Experience with institutional clients and complex financial products.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, Excel, Python, or quantitative analysis tools.
• Experience in options strategy consulting, financial product sales, investment solutions, trading technology, or financial technology platforms.
• Existing relationships with financial institutions, investment firms, brokers, fintech companies, or other financial-market participants.

Why This Opportunity

• 100% remote and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to lead FinTech strategy and business development within a global organization.
• Work with international clients and complex financial technology requirements.
• Contribute directly to business growth through innovative and customized financial solutions.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of FinTech, financial markets, and technology.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Final Outcome

The successful candidate will help the organization expand its FinTech and financial services business by developing customized technology-driven financial solutions, building strong client relationships, identifying new sales and business opportunities, and delivering commercially valuable solutions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong FinTech expertise, commercial leadership, financial-market knowledge, and a client-focused approach to drive business growth and establish long-term strategic relationships.