Chief Executive Officer – Fintech

Camden Recruitment Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced CEO to lead its EU entity. You will oversee regional growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the firm's presence within the EU. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the financial services sector and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. This role provides an opportunity to lead a dynamic and customer-centric business at the forefront of financial innovation.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in financial services with regulatory knowledge.
• Meeting Central Bank of Ireland's 'fit and proper' requirements.
• Strong governance and risk management oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.
• Monitor and provide strategic direction for business growth.
• Oversee financial performance and regulatory compliance.
• Drive market development and support sales growth.
• Ensure effective resource management for operations.

Skills

Financial services expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic financial services professional to lead the EU entity of a fast-growing, FCA and CBI-regulated FX fintech firm. The CEO will be responsible for overseeing regional growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening the firm’s presence within the EU. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic, customer-centric business at the forefront of financial innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold Key Leadership Roles: Serve as PCF-1 (Executive Director), PCF-5 (Chair of the Risk Committee), PCF-8 (Chief Executive Officer), and PCF-42 (Chief Operating Officer), ensuring strong governance and regulatory accountability.
• Strategic Leadership & Business Planning: Monitor company performance against the Business Plan and provide strategic direction to support long-term growth.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Oversee financial performance, manage the firm’s risk profile, and ensure full compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Outsourcing Governance: Lead executive oversight of all outsourced functions, including intra-group outsourcing arrangements.
• Market Development & Sales Growth: Promote business development in Ireland, support sales efforts, and drive new client acquisition.
• Resource Management: Ensure adequate human, financial, and material resources are in place for efficient and effective operations.
• Stakeholder Representation: Represent the firm at key events, industry forums, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and influence.

Key Requirements

• Industry Expertise & Regulatory Knowledge: Possess substantial experience and qualifications in financial services, with a deep understanding of the sector and its regulatory environment.
• Fitness and Probity Standards: Meet the Central Bank of Ireland’s “fit and proper” requirements, demonstrating integrity, competence, and financial soundness.
• Strategic, Governance & Risk Oversight: Provide effective oversight of the regulated entity, ensuring robust governance structures, risk management frameworks, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Regulatory Compliance & Financial Stability: Ensure full compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and maintain the firm’s capital, liquidity, and overall financial resilience.
• Stakeholder & Board Engagement: Communicate effectively with regulators, board members, and customers, while supporting informed decision-making and strong governance.
• Ethical Culture & Professional Development: Promote a culture of ethics, professionalism, and accountability, while committing to continuous learning and development.

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