Subotiz Hiring! Full Time CEO in - Ricebowl

About Us

We are a global fintech company building the commercial infrastructure that helps AI, SaaS and digital businesses turn innovative products into scalable global revenue. Our unified platform brings together subscriptions, checkout, payments, compliance and revenue operations, helping teams launch faster, operate more efficiently and grow with less complexity.With deep expertise in fintech, digital payments and global commerce, our team spans North America, Asia and Europe. We value ownership, curiosity and practical problem-solving as we build the infrastructure powering the next generation of digital businesses.

About the Role

We are seeking a CEO to serve as an Executive Director of our Singapore entity as it applies for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence and prepares to scale its cross-border payment services.

Candidates should have a background in payments, either in operations or commercial roles such as business development and strategic partnerships, with strong leadership and business judgement. A sound understanding of Singapore’s payment services regulatory framework and willingness to participate in MAS interviews and fit-and-proper assessments are essential.

Working with the Group and Compliance Officer, the CEO will drive business growth, oversee local operations and governance, and balance commercial objectives with regulatory and risk management requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Board-level leadership and contribute to the sound and prudent management of the Company, ensuring readiness for, and ongoing compliance with, MAS licensing requirements.
• Lead the Company's regulated payment services operation in Singapore, and oversee the establishment and day-to-day operations of the Company’s Singapore payment services business, including operational processes, governance and reporting.
• Work with the Compliance Officer, Board committees and Group teams to manage regulatory, operational, technology and security risks.
• Drive business growth through merchant acquisition, strategic partnerships and regional expansion in the cross-border payments and e-commerce sectors.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, support local team development and promote a culture of accountability and regulatory compliance.
• As this role forms part of the senior management/Board of an entity applying for a Major Payment Institution licence, the successful candidate will be required to participate in the Company's MPI licence application process, including any interview or fit-and-proper assessment conducted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The candidate must satisfy MAS’ fit and proper criteria, including in relation to integrity, competence, reputation and financial soundness.

Qualifications and requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a managerial capacity in payments, fintech, e-commerce/cross-border payments, banking, or related financial services sectors.
• Candidates may come from either of the following backgrounds:
• Payments, operations or compliance regulatory leadership: Experience in payment operations, risk management, regulatory compliance or managing payment services businesses.
• Commercial or business development leadership: A proven track record in sales, merchant acquisition, strategic partnerships, regional expansion or commercial strategy within the payments sector, with the potential and ambition to progress into an overall business leadership role.
• Experience managing teams, business operations or cross-functional initiatives. Experience building or improving business processes is an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive business growth while balancing regulatory and operational risks.
• Oversight and control over the Company’s business activities and staff.
• A sound understanding of payment services, business operations, risk management and corporate governance. Familiarity with Singapore’s Payment Services Act, MAS requirements and MPI licensing obligations is an advantage.
• Must be a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident (PR) . Eligibility to serve as a CEO and executive director of, and to be based in, a MAS-licensed entity in Singapore.