Deputy CEO (Regional COO – Payments & Financial Services)

Telcoin Europe seeks a Deputy CEO who will primarily serve as Regional COO, overseeing regulated financial services, cross-functional teams, operational execution, payment infrastructure, and strategic initiatives across multiple European markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional operational activities.
• Execute strategic objectives and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Develop operational processes, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Support expansion into European markets and manage cross-border projects.
• Manage relationships with banking partners, payment service providers, schemes, and financial institutions.
• Oversee payment products and operational processes.
• Drive efficiency through automation, process improvement, and performance management.
• Manage external service providers and strategic partners.
• Support regulatory projects and operational readiness.
• Monitor operational risks and mitigation measures.
• Prepare management reports and present performance to senior management and the Board.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of senior management experience in regulated financial services.
• Extensive traditional payments experience, including relevant payment schemes, institutions, operations, or treasury.
• Experience with banks, payment processors, payment schemes, and financial infrastructure providers.
• Strong understanding of European payment regulations, including PSD2.
• Experience managing cross-functional and international teams.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
• Resident of Lithuania.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Preferred experience with embedded finance, BaaS, fintech, or digital asset businesses.
• Preferred knowledge of MiCA, AML/CTF, and financial crime controls.
• Preferred experience with regulators or supervisory authorities.
• Preferred executive experience in a multinational financial institution or fintech.

Benefits

• Executive leadership role in a rapidly growing European fintech.
• Opportunity to shape regional operations and influence strategic decisions.
• International and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Professional growth and exposure to innovative payment technologies.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements based in Vilnius.