CEO

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the licensing process with the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) and other regulatory bodies.
• Develop and execute the business strategy, including market entry, partnerships, and scaling.
• Oversee potential M&A opportunities (if acquiring a licensed firm).
• Build and manage relationships with regulators, banks, and payment networks.
• Act as the primary decision-maker for early-stage operations, risk management, and funding.
• Collaborate with the Acting CFO and Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory and financial compliance.
• Represent the company in negotiations, investor relations, and public engagements
  

• 8 years in fintech, payments, or banking, with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of Brazilian payment regulations (PIX, SPB)
• Experience in licensing, M&A, or scaling a financial services firm in Brazil.
• Strong network with regulators, banks, and fintech stakeholders.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (mandatory).

Bonus conditions:
Experience working in a multinational environment is a plus
Prefer that familiar with so called high-risk payment