Managing Director of Technology Business

Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Managing Director (Technology Company)Build the technology platform behind the next generation of international financial services.Our ambitious, high-growth international financial services group is seeking an exceptional Group Chief Technology Officer to shape its technology strategy while leading its dedicated technology company as Managing Director.This is far more than a traditional CTO role.You'll join the executive leadership team with responsibility for defining the technology vision of a rapidly expanding regulated financial institution while building a technology business that delivers engineering, AI, cloud, digital products, data and design across the Group.If you're excited by building platforms rather than maintaining them, creating competitive advantage through technology, and leading world-class engineering teams, this is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.The OpportunityTechnology sits at the heart of our strategy.We are creating a modern, cloud-native financial platform serving internationally active businesses, financial institutions and high-net-worth clients across multiple jurisdictions.As Group CTO, you will:Define and execute the Group-wide technology strategy.Lead a growing technology company with full operational and commercial responsibility.Build the next generation of banking, payments and digital financial infrastructure.Partner closely with Product and Commercial leadership to accelerate innovation.Advise the CEO and Board on technology, AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation.Build an intelligent data platform that becomes a long-term competitive advantage.Scale engineering capability across Europe and beyond.This is a hands-on executive leadership role where strategy and execution carry equal importance.You'll provide leadership across:Enterprise technology strategyCloud-native architectureSoftware engineeringCore banking and payments platformsCard issuing and embedded financeAPIs and platform engineeringArtificial Intelligence and enterprise dataCybersecurity and operational resilienceDevSecOps and engineering excellenceProduct deliveryDigital transformationTechnology governanceInnovation and emerging technologiesCommercial technology partnershipsBuilding and leading high-performing engineering organisationsYou'll also lead the Group's technology company, developing new capabilities, growing specialist teams and creating future commercial opportunities beyond the Group.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for an executive who combines strategic vision with an entrepreneurial mindset.You'll likely bring:15+ years of senior technology leadership experience within banking, payments, fintech or financial infrastructure.Experience building and scaling cloud-native technology platforms.A proven track record leading large multidisciplinary engineering organisations.Deep expertise across modern software engineering, cloud, APIs, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture.Experience delivering technology strategy alongside commercial and product leadership.Strong knowledge of payments, banking infrastructure, data platforms and AI.Experience operating within regulated financial services.Commercial acumen with responsibility for budgets, investment decisions and organisational growth.The credibility to engage confidently with Boards, regulators, investors and strategic partners.Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys building-platforms, teams, businesses and competitive advantage.Why This Role?Few opportunities offer the chance to:Shape the technology strategy of an international financial institution.Build and lead a dedicated technology company.Influence product, commercial and corporate strategy at Board level.Deliver cutting-edge platforms across payments, banking, cards, digital assets and AI.Create a modern Single Data & Intelligence Platform from the ground up.Build high-performing engineering teams with genuine freedom to innovate.Work alongside an ambitious executive team focused on long-term international growth.This is a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional technology leader who wants to build something meaningful rather than inherit legacy systems.LocationThe preferred location is Malta, although outstanding candidates based elsewhere in Europe will be considered. Regular travel across our European operations will be required.Interested?If you're an experienced technology executive with the ambition to build the next generation of financial infrastructure - and lead a technology business at the centre of that journey - we'd love to hear from you.Apply in confidence or contact us for a confidential discussion.