CEO

<p><strong>The Acting CEO will lead the establishment of a licensed payment firm in Brazil, either through a greenfield setup, merger, or acquisition. This role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of Brazil’s payment regulations, fintech landscape, and business development. The CEO will oversee licensing, partnerships, and initial operations while building the core team.</strong></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:<br></strong></p><ul>
<li><strong>Lead the licensing process with the</strong> <strong>Brazilian Central Bank (BCB)</strong> <strong>and other regulatory bodies.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Develop and execute the business strategy, including market entry, partnerships, and scaling.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Oversee potential M&amp;A opportunities (if acquiring a licensed firm).</strong></li>
<li><strong>Build and manage relationships with regulators, banks, and payment networks.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Act as the primary decision-maker for early-stage operations, risk management, and funding.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Collaborate with the Acting CFO and Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory and financial compliance.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Represent the company in negotiations, investor relations, and public engagements<strong><br></strong></strong></li></ul><strong>Job Requirements:</strong><ul>
<li><strong>8 years in fintech, payments, or banking, with leadership experience.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Deep knowledge of</strong> Brazilian payment regulations (PIX, SPB)</li>
<li><strong>Experience in licensing, M&amp;A, or scaling a financial services firm in Brazil.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Strong network with regulators, banks, and fintech stakeholders.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Fluent in Portuguese and English (mandatory).</strong></li>
</ul><p><strong>Bonus conditions:<br>Experience working in a multinational environment is a plus<br>Prefer that familiar with so called high-risk payment<br></strong></p>