[Hiring] German Speaking Fintech CTO @Ignite

Role Description

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a Customer-Centric Business Development Focus (all genders) to join fino digital GmbH. As a key strategic pillar in our organization, you will harness bank account and transaction data—which mirrors the entire financial life of our customers—and help our partners utilize this data efficiently and profitably. This role uniquely blends executive technology leadership with high-level customer engagement.

• Act as a strategic sparring partner to our founder and management, driving our technological vision.
• Lead C-level sales conversations and co-create innovative data-driven business models across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior technical leadership experience in a CTO, VP of Engineering, or comparable role, ideally within the FinTech or banking sector.
• Deep understanding of modern cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), REST/GraphQL APIs, data analytics, AI, and banking compliance/security requirements.
• Proven ability to drive customer-facing business development, lead C-level discussions, and translate client needs into product concepts.
• Business-fluent command of both German and English (C1 level minimum); additional European languages are a strong advantage.
• Entrepreneurial, visionary, hands-on, and data-driven with an ownership mentality.

Requirements

• Open Banking / PSD2 expertise and hands-on bank interface integration experience.
• Established professional network within the European banking and FinTech ecosystem.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary supplemented by an individual annual performance bonus, automatic periodic salary adjustments, and statutory pension/savings benefits.
• 28 days of paid vacation plus guaranteed time off on December 24th and 31st.
• Subsidized job tickets, bicycle leasing (Bikeleasing), discounted regional wellness and fitness memberships (EGYM), corporate discounts, and anniversary gifts.
• A collaborative, flat-hierarchy team environment featuring regular social events, summer and Christmas parties, and continuous professional development opportunities.