Chief Technology Officer (Ref:192308)

Forsyth Barnes; United States; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech startup is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to define and execute its technology vision. You'll drive innovation, lead a skilled engineering team, and oversee compliance with AML and KYC regulations. This role requires over 10 years of experience in technology leadership within fintech or cybersecurity, with a strong focus on AI and data analytics. A competitive salary of $225,000 to $275,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior technology leadership roles.
• Experience in fintech, AML, fraud detection, or cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy.
• Lead development of AML and fraud detection platforms.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with global AML, KYC, and financial regulations.

Skills

Senior technology leadership

AI/ML expertise

Data analytics

Cloud computing

Enterprise-scale software development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

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💰 Industry: FinTech / RegTech

We’re partnering with an innovative startup transforming Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud prevention for financial institutions and enterprises. The company leverages AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics to provide actionable insights that prevent financial crime and ensure regulatory compliance.

As the CTO, you’ll be a strategic technology leader, working closely with executive leadership to define and execute the company’s technology vision. You’ll drive product innovation, build a world-class engineering organization, and ensure that technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy, including product roadmap, infrastructure, and engineering operations.
• Lead the development of AML and fraud detection platforms using AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, and data analytics.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team while establishing processes, best practices, and a culture of innovation.
• Ensure technology and products comply with global AML, KYC, and financial regulations.
• Oversee architecture, security, and infrastructure to maintain a resilient, scalable, and secure platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology), ideally in fintech, AML, fraud detection, or cybersecurity.
• Strong expertise in AI/ML, data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise-scale software development.
• Deep knowledge of AML, KYC, fraud detection processes, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Salary: $225,000.00 – $275,000.00
• Location: United States