Our client is seeking an accomplished Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technology vision, strategy, and execution as the company continues to expand its footprint in the financial services and fintech sectors. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in building scalable platforms, driving digital transformation, and navigating the regulatory and security demands unique to banking and financial technology. This executive will play a pivotal role in shaping our clients product innovation, data architecture, and long-term technology roadmap.
The successful candidate must have 10+ years of experience serving as a CTO within banking, financial services, or fintech, with a proven track record of architecting modern, resilient systems and leading high-performing engineering and product teams. This leader will oversee software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technology initiatives, ensuring all technology decisions support our clients business objectives and growth strategy. Strong experience working with compliance frameworks, cloud modernization, AI-driven solutions, and enterprise-grade security is essential.
This role is based in San Francisco, California, and requires a hands-on, forward-thinking executive who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The CTO will collaborate closely with the CEO, executive team, clients, and strategic partners to ensure our client remains at the forefront of innovation in the financial technology landscape. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with sound business judgment, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
