President/Vice President – Fintech Payments

<p>Job Overview</p> <p>As the President/Vice President (specific title to be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience), you will report directly to the Founder & CEO. The ideal candidate will possess deep insights into the payment industry and have hands-on experience in building or optimizing large-scale payment platforms from the ground up. You will lead the team, drive product innovation, align direction with business goals, and position the company as a frontrunner in the global fintech competition.</p> <p></p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>1. Lead strategic planning and execution in digital payments and tokenized asset payment solutions.</p> <p>2. Collaborate with HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) and partners (major banks, exchanges, etc.) to drive the commercialization of digital currency payments.</p> <p>3. Design and manage payment system architecture to deliver secure, compliant, and user-friendly digital asset payment solutions.</p> <p>4. Pioneer blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT)-driven payment innovations to enhance competitiveness in the virtual asset ecosystem.</p> <p>5. Manage cross-functional teams (Technology, Compliance, Marketing, Operations) to accelerate the growth of digital asset and payment businesses.</p> <p>6. Monitor market trends and regulatory policies to ensure compliance with Hong Kong and international regulations.</p> <p></p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>1. Industry Experience & Strategic Leadership</p> <p>· Core Requirements:</p> <p>o 5+ years of experience in the payments industry, with direct involvement in digital payments, tokenized assets, or virtual assets. Experience in leading 0-to-1 payment platform development or large-scale system optimization.</p> <p>o 3+ years in C-level executive roles (e.g., CTO, Technology President, VP Engineering), directly managing 20+ cross-functional teams, with proven ability to formulate and execute long-term technical strategies.</p> <p>o Strategic Vision: Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial value, e.g., leveraging blockchain innovation to enhance payment efficiency or expand market reach.</p> <p></p> <p>2. Technical Expertise & Innovation Execution</p> <p>· Core Requirements:</p> <p>o Blockchain & DLT Implementation: Hands-on experience in deploying blockchain-based payment solutions (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger), including familiarity with smart contracts and cross-chain interoperability.</p> <p>o Regulatory Compliance Integration: Proven track record in designing payment solutions compliant with Hong Kong and international regulations (e.g., AML, PSV Ordinance), and expertise in security protocols (e.g., Tokenization, PCI-DSS).</p> <p></p> <p>3. Regulatory Collaboration & Ecosystem Resources</p> <p>· Core Requirements:</p> <p>o Regulatory Engagement: Experience collaborating with HKMA, SFC, or other regulators to advance payment or digital asset projects. In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong’s VASP licensing requirements and cross-border payment compliance frameworks.</p> <p>o Financial Institution Partnerships: Established relationships with major banks (e.g., HSBC, Standard Chartered), exchanges (e.g., HashKey), or cross-border payment networks (e.g., SWIFT GPI).</p> <p>o Ecosystem Network: Access to payment technology vendors, compliance service providers, or virtual asset ecosystem partners to accelerate commercialization.</p> <p></p> <p>4. Cross-Functional Management & Market Insight</p> <p>· Core Requirements:</p> <p>o Cross-Team Leadership: Expertise in coordinating technology, compliance, marketing, and operations teams. Experience in agile development to drive rapid business iteration.</p> <p>o Market Acumen: Continuous monitoring of global payment trends (e.g., CBDCs, stablecoins) and virtual asset policy shifts (e.g., FATF Travel Rule), with ability to formulate adaptive strategies.</p> <p>o User-Centric Focus: Success in optimizing payment product UX, such as streamlining KYC processes or improving transaction success rates.</p> <p></p> <p>5. Education & Soft Skills</p> <p>· Core Requirements:</p> <p>o Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Fintech, or related fields. Knowledge of financial engineering is a plus.</p> <p>o Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin required), with ability to represent the company in global teams, regulatory dialogues, and partner negotiations.</p> <p>o Cultural Fit: Adaptability to fast-paced startup environments, resilience under pressure, and crisis management skills to deliver results.</p> <p></p> <p>Preferred Qualifications (Advantages)</p> <p>· Emerging Field Experience: Practical expertise in cross-border payments (e.g., FX settlement), B2B payments (e.g., supply chain finance), or cryptocurrency payments (e.g., exchange on/off-ramps).</p> <p>· Technical Certifications: CISSP (cybersecurity), AWS/Azure Architect, or blockchain certifications (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric).</p> <p>· Industry Influence: Speaking engagements at international payment/blockchain conferences or participation in industry standard-setting.</p>