Job description

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading the overall strategic direction, growth, and performance of EVO Wallet. The CEO will oversee all business operations, drive innovation in digital financial services, ensure regulatory compliance, achieve financial and commercial objectives, and build strong relationships with regulators, banking partners, merchants, and other key stakeholders. The role is responsible for delivering sustainable business growth while ensuring operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of governance and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's vision, strategic plan, and annual business objectives.

• Lead the overall operations of EVO Wallet and ensure alignment across all departments.

• Drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion.

• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.

• Oversee the development and enhancement of digital wallet products and financial services.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, AML/CFT, KYC, and company policies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, banks, payment providers, merchants, agents, and strategic partners.

• Approve annual budgets, financial plans, and business forecasts while monitoring financial performance.

• Establish and monitor organizational KPIs to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop the executive management team, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives and encourage innovation across the organization.

• Present business performance, strategic initiatives, and key risks to the Board of Directors.

• Ensure effective risk management, corporate governance, business continuity, and cybersecurity practices.

• Represent EVO Wallet in executive meetings, industry events, and negotiations with external stakeholders. 

Skills

 •Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• MBA or Master's degree is highly preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including senior executive management roles.

• Mandatory experience in the FinTech, Digital Payments, Mobile Wallet, Banking, or Financial Services industry.

• Strong knowledge of digital payment ecosystems, financial technology, regulatory frameworks, AML/CFT, and KYC requirements.

• Proven track record of driving business growth, profitability, and organizational transformation.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading large organizations.

• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, commercial, financial, and decision-making skills.

• Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and technology-driven environment.