Deputy CEO (Regional COO – Payments & Financial Services)
Telcoin is a blockchain-powered fintech company providing digital banking, self-custodial wallet, stablecoin, digital asset, and international remittance services. Its products connect traditional finance, blockchain networks, telecommunications, mobile money platforms, and e-wallets.
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About Telcoin Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Telcoin Holdings Pte. Ltd. develops and operates blockchain-enabled financial products under the Telcoin brand. Its offerings include the Telcoin Wallet for storing, sending, swapping, and trading digital assets; remittances to mobile-money and e-wallet platforms in more than 20 countries; multi-currency Digital Cash stablecoins; and Telcoin Digital Asset Bank, which provides regulated bank accounts linked to on-chain eUSD Digital Cash. The company works with telecom operators and mobile-money providers globally and serves consumers, merchants, businesses, and institutional users seeking cross-border payments and blockchain-integrated banking services.
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About the Role
Telcoin Europe seeks a Deputy CEO who will primarily serve as Regional COO, overseeing regulated financial services, cross-functional teams, operational execution, payment infrastructure, and strategic initiatives across multiple European markets.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of senior management experience in regulated financial services.
- Extensive traditional payments experience, including relevant payment schemes, institutions, operations, or treasury.
- Experience with banks, payment processors, payment schemes, and financial infrastructure providers.
- Strong understanding of European payment regulations, including PSD2.
- Experience managing cross-functional and international teams.
- Strong project and programme management capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
- Resident of Lithuania.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Preferred experience with embedded finance, BaaS, fintech, or digital asset businesses.
- Preferred knowledge of MiCA, AML/CTF, and financial crime controls.
- Preferred experience with regulators or supervisory authorities.
- Preferred executive experience in a multinational financial institution or fintech.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate regional operational activities.
- Execute strategic objectives and oversee day-to-day operations.
- Develop operational processes, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
- Support expansion into European markets and manage cross-border projects.
- Manage relationships with banking partners, payment service providers, schemes, and financial institutions.
- Oversee payment products and operational processes.
- Drive efficiency through automation, process improvement, and performance management.
- Manage external service providers and strategic partners.
- Support regulatory projects and operational readiness.
- Monitor operational risks and mitigation measures.
- Prepare management reports and present performance to senior management and the Board.
Benefits
- Executive leadership role in a rapidly growing European fintech.
- Opportunity to shape regional operations and influence strategic decisions.
- International and dynamic working environment.
- Competitive executive compensation package.
- Professional growth and exposure to innovative payment technologies.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements based in Vilnius.
Hiring Process
Submit a CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience in payments, financial services, and operational leadership.
