Chief Product Officer

X4 Technology; Johannesburg; Hybrid; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a visionary Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy in the digital banking and crypto space. This strategic role involves overseeing product development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving customer-centric innovation. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in FinTech, with a strong understanding of digital banking and payment infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of financial services while working in a hybrid model that offers flexibility and global exposure. If you're a Russian-speaking product leader eager to drive impactful change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Equity Options

Impact & Autonomy

Hybrid Work Model

Global Exposure

Qualifications

• Fluent in Russian & English with strong communication skills.
• Proven leadership in FinTech with experience in banking and crypto.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product roadmap for digital banking, payments, and crypto services.
• Oversee product development and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership in FinTech

Digital Banking Expertise

Regulatory Understanding

Technical Acumen

Customer-Centric Innovation

Education

Experience as CPO or VP Product

Deep Industry Knowledge

Job description

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Head of Payments and FinTech UK & Europe Chief Product Officer – Digital Banking-as-a-Service (Crypto, Banking & Cards)
Remote – Russian Speaking mandatory
Location: Remote in Europe

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: FinTech | Digital Banking | Crypto | Payments

Our client, an innovative Digital Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, is seeking a visionary Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead their product strategy and execution. This pioneering company empowers businesses to launch their own crypto, banking, and card solutions, delivering cutting-edge financial services at scale.

Role Overview: The Chief Product Officer will be responsible for shaping and executing the product vision, ensuring seamless integration of banking, payments, and crypto solutions. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring deep expertise in digital banking, regulatory frameworks, and fintech innovation. Fluency in Russian is essential, as the company has a strong presence in Eastern European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define & Drive Product Strategy: Lead the product roadmap for digital banking, payments, and crypto services.
2. End-to-End Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and launch of new banking and card products.
3. Regulatory & Compliance Alignment: Work closely with compliance teams to ensure adherence to UK, EU, and international financial regulations.
4. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing teams to deliver seamless product experiences.
5. Market Expansion & Partnerships: Identify opportunities to expand the platform's reach across the UK, Europe, and CIS markets.
6. Customer-Centric Innovation: Leverage data-driven insights to enhance user experience and drive adoption.

Key Requirements:

1. Fluent in Russian & English – Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders in key markets.
2. Proven Leadership in FinTech – Experience as a CPO, Head of Product, or VP Product in banking, payments, or crypto.
3. Deep Industry Knowledge – Expertise in digital banking, payment infrastructure, and card issuing.
4. Strong Regulatory Understanding – Familiarity with UK FCA regulations, PSD2, and crypto compliance frameworks.
5. Technical & Strategic Acumen – Ability to bridge the gap between product vision and execution.
6. Track Record of Scaling Products – Experience driving product growth in fast-paced fintech environments.

What's on Offer?

1. Competitive Salary + Equity Options – Be part of a high-growth fintech revolution.
2. Impact & Autonomy – Shape the future of digital banking and crypto innovation.
3. Hybrid Work Model – Flexibility to work remotely and in the London office.
4. Global Exposure – Work with international partners and expand into new markets.

This is a rare opportunity to lead product innovation in the digital banking and crypto space. If you are a Russian-speaking product leader eager to drive the next wave of financial services, our client wants to hear from you.

Apply now to explore this opportunity. - Lydia Howard