Deputy CEO (Regional COO – Payments & Financial Services)
Telcoin, Inc. is an active fintech company combining blockchain infrastructure, digital banking, self-custodial wallets, stablecoins, and cross-border remittances.
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About Telcoin, Inc.
Telcoin, Inc. develops and operates the Telcoin financial platform, including the Telcoin Wallet, remittance services, Digital Cash stablecoins, and regulated digital-asset banking through its wholly owned subsidiary Telcoin Digital Asset Bank. The broader ecosystem also includes the Telcoin Network, TELx liquidity infrastructure, and the Telcoin Application Network, with governance identified by Telcoin as belonging to the separate Telcoin Association.
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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.
