CPTO - EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and strategic (CIO) to lead the next phase of growth for a leading payments and financial technology company in SEA. This role blends the strengths of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and a Chief Product Officer (CPO), with an additional emphasis on strategy and long-term vision. The CIO will be responsible for shaping the company’s innovation agenda, driving product strategy, and building scalable technology platforms that position the business at the forefront of fintech innovation. The role requires a strategic thinker and business partner who can translate future market trends and customer needs into bold yet practical solutions, while inspiring teams to deliver with excellence.

Responsibilities

You will define and execute the long-term innovation, technology, and product strategy aligned with business growth. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, shaping company direction with future-focused insights.

• Lead the product vision and roadmap, leveraging customer and market insights to launch transformative offerings.
• Oversee secure, scalable platforms; champion adoption of emerging technologies; ensure strong cybersecurity and compliance.
• Inspire and lead cross-functional teams across multiple countries, fostering agility, accountability, and innovation.
• Build partnerships with fintechs, technology providers, and regulators to strengthen market leadership and unlock new opportunities.

Requirements

You will need proven track record in a CIO, CTO, CPO, CDO or senior technology / product strategy leadership role within fintech, payments, or financial services.

Tell employers what skills you have

Strategic Planning

Product Innovation

Leadership

Online Payments

SWIFT Payments

Strategy

Compliance

Accountability

Commercialization

Payments

Financial Services

Payment Systems