At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the launch of a new fintech entity in Ireland and drive regulatory processes.
- Company: Fast-scaling fintech company focused on payments and open banking.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant impact and visibility within the organisation.
- Why this job: Join at ground level and shape the future of fintech in Ireland.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in payments or fintech with regulatory knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 170000 £ per year.
A fast‑scaling fintech in the payments and open banking infrastructure space is establishing its first Irish entity as part of its European regulatory expansion. This is a rare ground‑floor leadership role with genuine autonomy and board‑level visibility.
The role:
- Lead the establishment and build‑out of a new Irish regulated entity from inception.
- Act as the senior executive accountable to the regulator, holding a designated controlled function.
- Drive the e‑money licence application process alongside the executive team and regulatory specialists.
- Build local operations from scratch – selling, hiring, governance, premises, and compliance infrastructure.
- Represent the business with the Central Bank of Ireland, partners, and clients.
About you:
- Based in Ireland, with senior leadership experience in payments, fintech, or financial services.
- Track record within regulated entities – EMI or PI licensing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience of entity setup, market entry, or building a business unit from the ground up.
- Credible and confident in front of regulators, boards, and enterprise clients.
- Commercially sharp with the operational breadth to wear multiple hats in the early phase.
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