Fintech COO: Scale Ops & Compliance

Altery; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Direct involvement with EU regulators

Job summary

A European fintech company based in Amsterdam is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operational processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This senior role demands a master's degree and 5-10 years of experience in the financial services sector, particularly within fintech. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing operational risks, and leading IT and cybersecurity initiatives. The COO will play a key role in navigating the evolving crypto landscape and must possess excellent communication skills, with Dutch fluency preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a senior operational role within financial services.
• Expertise in IT security and operational risk management.
• Knowledge of MiCAR requirements and DORA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including customer support and transaction settlement.
• Develop an operational risk management system compliant with MiCAR.
• Lead IT infrastructure, platform security, and cyber resilience.

Skills

Operational strategy design

Risk management

Leadership

IT security expertise

Excellent English communication

Education

Master’s degree in (Technical) Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology

Job description

A European fintech company based in Amsterdam is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operational processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This senior role demands a master's degree and 5-10 years of experience in the financial services sector, particularly within fintech. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing operational risks, and leading IT and cybersecurity initiatives. The COO will play a key role in navigating the evolving crypto landscape and must possess excellent communication skills, with Dutch fluency preferred.