Chief Technology Officer – Customer-Centric Business Development

Worldwide Placement Limited

. Position the company as a pioneer of data-driven business models in Europe .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeKassel • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive technological vision and develop data-driven business models in the FinTech sector. Possesses deep technical understanding of cloud architectures, data analytics, and AI/ML stacks, alongside exceptional communication skills for engaging with C-level executives.

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CTO ExperienceFinTech Sector ExpertiseCloud Architecture KnowledgeData Analytics and AI/ML ProficiencyFluent in German and English

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureREST APIsGraphQL APIsData AnalyticsAI/ML StacksBusiness Model DevelopmentPerformance Metrics AnalysisEmerging Technologies InsightC-Level Sales DiscussionsBanking Security Knowledge

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetVisionary ThinkingPersuasive CommunicationCustomer-Centric FocusCollaborative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

FinTechBanking SectorRegulatory RequirementsData-Driven Business ModelsTechnological Vision

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGraphQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Position the company as a pioneer of data-driven business models in Europe
Define how the financial industry will utilize data
Drive the company’s technological vision, including new technologies and product concepts
Maintain a consistent customer-centric focus
Independently conduct C-level sales discussions
Inspire decision-makers with technological foresight and clear business-value understanding
Collaborate with customers to identify new use cases
Develop viable business ideas and models from existing capabilities
Own and prioritize the technology roadmap based on data
Ensure engineering and product teams focus on high-impact initiatives
Work closely with the founder and executive leadership as a strategic partner
Shape fino’s strategic direction
Measure decision success using clear metrics
Derive next steps from performance insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in a CTO, VP of Engineering, or comparable technical leadership role
Experience ideally within the FinTech or banking sector
Entrepreneurial and visionary mindset
Keen sense for emerging technologies
Ability to independently derive promising business models from emerging technologies
Strong hands-on mentality
Ability to champion and advance ideas directly in client discussions
Clear and persuasive communication with clients, teams, executive management, and decision-makers
Deep technical understanding of modern cloud architectures
Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs
Knowledge of data analytics and AI/ML stacks
Understanding of banking security and regulatory requirements
Fluent German and English at negotiation level / C1
Additional foreign language skills ideally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first with hybrid options
Flexible working hours
Modern equipment
Workation opportunities
Time off on December 24th and 31st
Annual bonus
Gifts for work anniversaries and milestone birthdays
Corporate benefits program
Discounted mobile phone plans
Company pension contributions exceeding statutory requirements
Capital-forming benefits
Automatic salary adjustments at fixed intervals
Commuter pass
Bike leasing
Discounted fitness and wellness offers through egym
28 vacation days
Job ticket
Regular team events
Dog-friendly Kassel office
Modern cloud, API and AI tech stack
Direct collaboration with founder and CEO
Strategic freedom and significant role-shaping scope