Chief Executive Officer

Wyser is the international company within Gi Group Holding in charge of searching for and selecting specialized middle and senior management.

We are looking for a " Chief Executive Officer" for our global business partner, which operates in financial services.

About the Company

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible of all aspects in the organization, providing leadership in strategy, business growth, financial oversight, compliance, and regulatory affairs. This role requires guiding the company to remain competitive within the fast-moving, highly regulated financial services industry, while emphasizing innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence.

About the Role

This role blends the complexity of running a regulated financial institution with the fast pace of fintech innovation. The CEO will be expected to balance compliance, customer-focused innovation, and operational efficiency, ensuring the company remains profitable, future-ready, and a leader in digital financial services. This role will have no restriction for travelling in Southeast Europe.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and implement the company’s long-term strategy in line with industry trends, regulations, and customer expectations.
• Drive innovation and growth in the digital payments sector, identifying new business opportunities.
• Provide clear direction to the executive team and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors to achieve company objectives.

Financial Oversight & Performance

• Manage financial performance to achieve profitability targets, control expenses, and ensure stability.
• Responsible of budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Cultivate relationships with investors, partners, and stakeholders to secure capital and support sustainable expansion.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, licensing obligations, AML/CTF standards, and data protection laws.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Establish strong risk management frameworks to protect against financial, operational, and reputational risks.

Innovation & Product Development

• Lead the creation of new digital financial products and services, driving customer adoption and market growth.
• Promote a culture of innovation by exploring advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain.
• Continuously enhance existing solutions to remain secure, user-friendly, and competitive.

Operational Excellence

• Responsible daily operations to ensure efficiency, reliability, and superior customer service.
• Strengthen technological infrastructure to support secure and seamless digital transactions.
• Scale operations effectively to accommodate growing transaction volumes and user demands.

Customer Experience & Relationship Management

• Deliver best-in-class digital experiences across all platforms (web and mobile).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners to foster loyalty and revenue growth.
• Use customer insights to refine services and strengthen brand reputation.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and inspire a high-performing leadership team while nurturing a culture of accountability, innovation, and integrity.
• Mentor senior executives and develop emerging leaders across the organization.
• Encourage collaboration across departments to achieve business goals effectively.

External Representation

• Act as the public face of the company at industry events, conferences, and media engagements.
• Maintain strong ties with regulators, financial institutions, fintech networks, and industry stakeholders.
• Communicate the company’s mission, vision, and values to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or master’s preferred).
• At least 15 years in financial services or payments, including 10+ years in senior leadership (CEO, COO, CFO, CSO etc.).
• Proven experience leading an Electronic Money Institution or fintech company.
• Strong expertise in digital payments, PSD2 regulations, AML/CTF compliance, and fintech governance.

Required Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities with a record of delivering results.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, EU directives, and fintech innovations.
• Strong financial management skills with large-scale P&L responsibility.
• Experience scaling digital platforms and managing large customer bases.

Preferred Skills

• Track record of successfully launching innovative financial products or services.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with blockchain, digital assets, or emerging financial technologies.
• Passion for customer-focused design and technology-driven financial inclusion.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, retirement, etc.).
• Opportunities for professional growth, including conferences and executive training.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

GI GROUP AND WYSER TURKEY SEÇME VE YERLEŞTİRME A.Ş. Türkiye İş Kurumu'nun 26.12.2023 tarihli 15198570 No'lu lisans sahibi özel istihdam bürosudur.