Chief Technology Architect & Growth Leader (FinTech/E‑commerce)

Roberts Recruiting, LLC; Massachusetts; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A high growth FinTech startup in New York is looking for a CTO/Director of Technology to lead its technology vision and strategic direction. This role is pivotal in building and managing technology and data science teams to propel the company forward. Candidates should bring prior leadership experience, a deep understanding of e-commerce and fintech, and excellent project management skills. Join a passionate team that is focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CTO or in a similar leadership role.
• Understanding of the e-commerce and fintech sectors.
• Ability to manage data science teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Set the technology vision and lead development.
• Build and manage innovation and data science teams.
• Oversee system design and architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Data science management

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in information technology

Job description

Us
We are a high growth FinTech startup providing capital and data-driven insights to e-commerce businesses. As partners in growth, our team empowers sellers across multiple online marketplaces with the funding and the expertise to scale—UP AND TO THE RIGHT™.

Our team members are business operators, innovators, and motivators. In every department, we have growth on the mind: not only for our clients, but for our colleagues to reach their highest potential.

The Role
A unique opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated technology leader to spearhead a well-capitalized e-commerce-focused, FinTech spinout from a newly minted unicorn. Success in this position requires expertise and passion for global e-commerce, financial technology, and innovation. The CTO/Director of Technology will architect and lead the construction of our technology platform and participate in driving the strategic direction of the overall organization as a member of the executive team.

The CTO/Director of Technology is responsible for the strategy, design, architecture, and execution of technology and data science initiatives to propel our company to become the leader in global e-commerce FinTech. This role reports to the President.

Key Responsibilities Include

• • Set the technology vision and lead the company’s technological development
  • Present the company’s technology platform and vision to investors
  • Build and manage world-class innovation, technology, and data science teams
  • Create overall technology standards and practices
  • Oversee all system design and system architecture
  • Develop strategic plans and timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment
  • Develop, track, and control the development of annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing and operations
  • Identify, compare, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
  • Build processes for data protection and quality assurance
  • Develop and implement disaster and emergency recovery plans
  • Stay on top of industry trends, technologies, and software development
  • Ensure the company’s technological processes and service comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations
  • Share technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
  • Represent the company at conferences and networking events

What You Bring to the Party

• • Previous work experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
  • In-depth understanding of the e-commerce & fintech sectors
  • A “big picture” thinker able to use current technological trends to build a business strategy
  • Expertise in and/or experience managing data science teams and projects
  • Experience or desire to work in fast-paced environment
  • Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
  • Excellent analytical and time-management skills
  • Hands on experience with complex project management
  • Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Master’s degree in information technology or a technology-related discipline preferred