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Chief Technology Officer, Fintech

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will define and execute the end‑to‑end technology strategy for one of the leading fintech companies, overseeing the delivery of secure, scalable, and high‑availability payment and digital platforms. The role leads engineering, platform architecture, and technology governance while partnering closely with the executive team to enable growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead technology for one of the region's most important fintech platforms.
  • C‑suite role shaping growth, innovation, and customer experience.

About Our Client

Our client is one of the leading fintech companies in the region, operating a large‑scale, mission‑critical digital platform with significant transaction volumes and a growing ecosystem of users and partners. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the end‑to‑end technology strategy to support business growth, platform scalability, security, and innovation. Reporting to the CEO, the CTO will lead engineering, platform architecture, payments technology, data, security, and technology operations across the organisation.

Job Description

  • Set and execute the company's technology strategy to support a scalable, secure fintech platform.
  • Lead engineering, payments infrastructure, platform architecture, data, and technology operations.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience across mission‑critical transaction systems.
  • Partner with Product, Commercial, Risk, and Operations to deliver compliant, customer‑focused digital solutions.
  • Own cybersecurity, technology risk, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Drive platform modernisation, adoption of emerging technologies, and engineering best practices.
  • Build and lead a strong technology leadership team; manage budgets, vendors, and strategic partners.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Technology Officer (CTO) should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
  • 15+ years of progressive technology experience, including senior leadership roles.
  • Strong prior experience in fintech, payment gateways, digital payments, financial platforms, or adjacent regulated industries.
  • Proven track record of leading large, complex, high-availability platforms with significant transaction scale.
  • Deep understanding of modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and distributed systems.
  • Experience operating in regulated, security-sensitive, or enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated success in driving platform transformation and scaling technology organizations.
  • Strategic, commercially minded technology leader with strong execution discipline.
  • Highly credible with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
  • Comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Strong people leader with the ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
  • Resilient, decisive, and accountable.

What's on Offer

  • High-impact C‑suite role with close exposure to the CEO, Board, and senior stakeholders, influencing long-term business and digital strategy.
  • Competitive executive compensation
Contact
Carmen Lee
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6983405
Phone number
6012 375 2458

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Senior IT Management / CIO / CTO
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carmen Lee
Consultant contact
6012 375 2458
Job Reference
JN-032026-6983405

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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