Chief Technology Officer

Role Overview

Ephelia 
Group 
is seeking an innovative Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology vision and execution at a critical growth stage. As CTO, you will be responsible for architecting and scaling Ephelia
's 
next-generation fintech infrastructure platform, which spans payments, electronic money (e-money) systems, and blockchain applications. This is a leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, where you will define the technical strategy, drive innovation (especially in AI integration), and ensure that our technology stack meets the highest standards of performance, security, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist with deep fintech domain expertise
, the experience to develop a robust product roadmap,
 and the leadership skills to mentor teams and align technology initiatives with business goals.
 Recognising that the delivery teams are remote, there is flexibility on where the role is located although some office presence is required (London/Lugano/Campione d'Italia).

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Vision
  : 
  Partnering with Ephelia's executive team to d
  efine and communicate 
  our
   technology vision and long-term architecture roadmap. Ensure that our technology choices support building a large-scale, robust platform for global financial services.
• Platform Architecture & Development
  : Lead the design and development of Ephelia's core infrastructure (payments, e-money and blockchain-based services. Oversee architecture decisions and coding standards that enable high performance and future growth.
• AI Integration
  : Develop and implement the company's AI strategy, identifying opportunities to embed artificial intelligence and machine learning (e.g. AI agents for financial services) into our products and operations. Act as Ephelia's chief AI strategist.
• Team Leadership & Culture
  : Build, mentor, and manage the engineering and IT teams (in a remote environment), fostering a culture of excellence, autonomy, and continuous innovation. Promote best practices in agile development and DevOps to improve productivity and quality.
• Product Collaboration
  : Work closely with 
  client
   and business teams to ensure technology development is aligned with product roadmap and 
  client
   needs. 
  Support in the development of robust business requirements and t
  ranslate 
  those 
  requirements into scalable technical solutions
  ensuring
   seamless integration of new features and services into the platform.
• Security & Compliance
  : Ensure the highest levels of security, privacy, and data protection across all systems. Implement robust cybersecurity measures and maintain compliance with financial industry regulations. In coordination with compliance teams, make sure that our technology and processes adhere to relevant standards across the EU, UK, and US markets.
• Infrastructure Reliability & Scalability
  : Oversee infrastructure operations, making sure the platform is highly available, fault-tolerant, and performant. Optimize systems for scalability and reliability (e.g. cloud architecture, microservices, database scalability) to support a growing global user base.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : Serve as a key member of the leadership team, communicating technology plans and progress to internal stakeholders (executives, board) and external partners or clients as needed. Present technical updates in investor meetings and help translate complex tech concepts into business terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation & Trend Monitoring
  : Stay abreast of emerging technologies and fintech trends (AI, blockchain, DeFi, etc.), and evaluate their potential to add value to Ephelia's platform. Propose and pilot innovative solutions that could give the company a competitive edge.

Required Experience

• Domain Expertise in Fintech
  : Proven experience building and managing fintech products or platforms, with deep understanding of financial systems and digital payment technologies. This includes hands-on knowledge of payments infrastructure (payment processing, gateways, settlement systems) and electronic money (e-money) platforms (such as digital wallets or stored-value systems).
• Blockchain Development
  : Strong background in blockchain technology and its applications in financial services. You have led or contributed to blockchain or distributed ledger projects (e.g. implementing cryptocurrency payments, smart contracts, or tokenization initiatives) and understand how to integrate blockchain solutions with traditional finance systems.
• Large-Scale Architecture
  : Demonstrated success in architecting and scaling large-scale platforms, preferably in a high-transaction, high-security environment. Experience designing cloud-based, distributed systems that are resilient and maintainable is essential. (For example, having built or scaled a platform with millions of transactions or users would be highly relevant.)
• Artificial Intelligence Integration
  : Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and how to apply them in fintech. Experience incorporating AI-driven features (such as machine learning models for fraud detection, credit scoring, AI agents for customer service, etc.) into products or infrastructure is highly desirable, reflecting the modern CTO's mandate to drive AI strategy.
• Leadership in Tech Organizations
  : Significant experience in a technology leadership role. Prior CTO experience at a startup or tech company is a plus (preferred but not strictly required), however you should have a track record as a senior engineering leader (e.g. VP Engineering, Head of Engineering) where you set technical direction
  , delivered to client expectations,
   and built high-performing teams.
• Fintech/Financial Services Background
  : Background in fintech or financial services is essential. You are familiar with the unique challenges of building tech in a regulated financial environment and have insight into banking/payments industry practices. This could come from working at a fintech startup, a financial institution's tech team, or a payments company.
• Regulatory Knowledge
  : Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements in major markets (Europe, UK, and the US) is a strong advantage.
• Communication Skills
  : Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. You must be able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and create alignment around the technology strategy. 
  As the role
   involves
   considerable
   cross-functional collaboration, 
  combined with the technology team being largely remote, 
  being an effective and proactive communicator is critical.

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Strategic Vision & Innovation
  : Ability to think strategically about technology's role in the business and to envision how new innovations (AI, blockchain, etc.) can open opportunities. You are a forward-looking thinker who can set a compelling technical vision and inspire others with it.
• Leadership & Team Building
  : Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills. You excel at building and nurturing tech teams, creating an engineering culture that attracts talent and empowers engineers to do their best work.
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
  : Strong problem-solving aptitude and a data-driven decision-making mindset. You can make high-stakes technology decisions (buy vs build, technology stack choices, etc.) and troubleshoot complex issues under pressure.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : Highly adept at stakeholder management, including the ability to engage with clients, partners, and investors on technical discussions. You bring a collaborative approach and can work closely with other executives on company strategy, while also advocating for the technology needs of the organization.
• Adaptability & Growth Mindset
  : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile startup environment. You embrace continuous improvement and can adapt the technology roadmap as the company evolves. A growth mindset with willingness to be hands-on when necessary (especially in early stages) is important.
• Cultural Fit
  : You embody Ephelia's values of innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity. As a cultural leader, you set the tone for ethics, inclusivity, and excellence in the tech team. You have the vision and passion to drive Ephelia's mission forward and the humility to learn and grow with the team.

Company Background

Ephelia 
Group 
is a Series A stage fintech/financial services startup building a cutting-edge Regulated Fintech Infrastructure platform powered by e-money token technology, delivering compliant financial solutions globally. 

Ephelia's platform combines traditional banking rails (accounts, payments, compliance, etc) with emerging technologies like blockchain and AI to create a new "Finance Interoperability Layer" for money movement. 

Our mission is to make sending and managing value as seamless as sending an email – enabling businesses and individuals to transact effortlessly across borders and systems. We operate at the intersection of payments and innovation, aiming to standardize how banks, electronic money institutions, blockchains, and other networks exchange value, identity, and compliance information in real time.

We are scaling our core platform and expanding in Europe, the UK, and the US, which requires robust technology leadership. 

Recognising the geographic spread of our locations,

we have a distributed team culture that emphasizes trust, communication, and empowerment. 

Joining Ephelia means becoming part of a visionary team that is redefining financial infrastructure. Our new CTO will play a pivotal role in shaping this future – driving technical excellence,
 a seamless client experience,
 innovation in payments and AI, and ensuring we remain at the forefront of fintech.

If you are excited about transforming the financial services landscape with technology and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply and help lead Ephelia
Group
's technological journey.