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This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technology professional with strong experience building B2C products, scaling startups, and developing AI-powered solutions.\nThe CTO will work closely with the founders and business leadership to define the organisation’s technology vision, build scalable and secure digital platforms, and deliver innovative financial products that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. The role offers an opportunity to take ownership of the complete technology journey, from product development and MVP launches to large-scale platform expansion.\nRequirements\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Technology Strategy and Vision\nDefine and execute the overall technology strategy, architecture, and product engineering roadmap.\nDrive technology-led innovation to strengthen the organisation’s competitive position in the consumer fintech market.\nAlign technology priorities with business objectives, product strategy, and long-term growth plans.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve product capabilities and operational efficiency.\n2. Product Engineering and Architecture\nArchitect and develop intelligent, scalable, reliable, and secure digital platforms at the intersection of financial services and artificial intelligence.\nLead end-to-end product engineering, from concept development and MVP launches to continuous improvement and large-scale deployment.\nEstablish robust engineering practices, architecture standards, and development processes.\nEnsure seamless customer onboarding, intuitive digital experiences, and high-performance financial product platforms.\n3. 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