Our client—an early-stage Ireland-based Neobank which is currently preparing to apply for EMI license—They are searching for a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through regulatory authorization (EMI license), product rollout, and continental expansion.
This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a new category of European financial services: a neobank combining transparent pricing, human-centred support, and advanced payment infrastructure built specifically for individuals on the move and the SMEs powering Europe’s economy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the company through the EMI authorization process with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
Define and execute the company’s vision and growth strategies, ensuring long-term success in the fintech space.
Drive EU-wide market expansion following CBI authorization and passporting.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business goals.
Develop and nurture relationships with regulators, banking partners, investors, and high-profile clients.
Ensure financial health, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization.
Ensure product–market fit for both retail and SME customers across Europe.
Serve as the public face of the brand and vision across Europe.
Key Requirements
3+ years of proven leadership role (CEO, COO, MD, or similar) in EU-based fintech, payments or banking project(s).
Experience launching and scaling fintech products serving retail and/or SME segments.
Strong understanding of European payment infrastructure (instant payments, card acquiring, cross-border payments, IBANs, A2A payments, merchant acceptance, open banking and similar).
Strategic vision combined with hands‑on startup execution.
Strong network across European fintech, payments, and investment communities.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
Experience in having led a company through the EMI licensing process would be considered as an advantage
Ability to meet the Central Bank of Ireland fit & proper requirements.
✨ The Employer Offers
Competitive salary linked to the level of involvement (part‑time during the early licensing stage, evolving into a full‑time executive package as the company approaches authorization and launch).
Opportunity to architect a pan-European financial platform from the ground up.
Performance-based incentives, including equity participation.
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