CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

About the job

Seven Seas Europe is an international FinTech company that strives to expand its business in Europe. Our business is expanding and we are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the strategic development and execution of the company’s technology initiatives.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Position description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the strategic development and execution of the company’s technology initiatives. The CTO will play a pivotal role in aligning technology strategy with the company’s business goals, overseeing IT operations, driving innovation, and ensuring full alignment with European regulatory frameworks, particularly those concerning ICT and operational resilience.


Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Define and implement a long-term strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives
  • Lead and own digital transformation program to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and improve product delivery
  • Oversee and contribute to the development, integration, and scaling of AML, KYC/KYB, operations and other platforms
  • Ensure robust system uptime, performance monitoring, and incident response processes.
  • Ensure end-to-end compliance with DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and other EU-level digital risk frameworks.
  • Define and maintain ICT risk management policies, controls, and governance procedures across the technology stack.
  • Collaborate with compliance team to meet operational resilience obligations—including incident reporting, ICT third-party risk management, and business continuity.
  • Lead the implementation of regular ICT risk assessments, penetration testing, and system audits.
  • Support regulatory inspections and interactions with supervisory authorities regarding digital infrastructure and technology risks.
  • Select and manage relationships with external technology vendors and cloud service providers in compliance with DORA and third-party risk guidelines.
  • Ensure contract terms, service levels, and exit strategies meet regulatory and operational requirements.


We count on Your

·  Ability to work independently, solve problems fast and implement solutions


 

To be successful in this position, we expect You to

  • 5+ years of technology leadership, ideally within banking, financial services, or highly regulated sectors.
  • In-depth knowledge of payment products, API based architectures, and integration frameworks.
  • Proven track record implementing ICT risk management programs and ensuring technology compliance with European regulations (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, DORA).
  • Experience with outsourcing risk frameworks and third-party ICT contract oversight.


We offer:

  • Salary in range of 5000 – 7000 EUR (brutto)
  • High level of autonomy and future career opportunities in Lithuania and abroad
  • Supportive and friendly work environment
  • High level of autonomy and future career opportunities in Lithuania and abroad
  • Central work location/hybrid work possibility
  • Stable employment on the basis of full-time job contract


Are you ready to become our new colleague? Send us your CV to [email protected]

We will contact selected candidates for interview.

Post Date
2025-04-23
Job Type
REMOTE
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Level
Executive
Country
Lithuania
Industry
Financial Services
Seven Seas Finance*******