Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – MiCA / CASP Applicant

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Our client – A company currently pursuing authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA, as well as a Payment Institution licence in Lithuania, is building its core team and preparing for the launch of its operations.

We are looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will play a key role in establishing the company’s technology function, designing its technology architecture, overseeing critical IT infrastructure, and supporting the launch of regulated crypto-asset and payment services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s technology strategy and architecture in preparation for launching a MiCA-regulated Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP)
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient, and scalable technology infrastructure supporting the company’s operations
• Oversee critical outsourced ICT service providers and maintain strong working relationships with technology vendors and partners
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of crypto-asset and payment-related products and services
• Ensure the security, reliability, and operational resilience of the company’s technology environment, including custody-related solutions and other critical systems
• Establish and maintain effective governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and incident management frameworks
• Work closely with the second line of defence, including Compliance, AML, Risk Management, and other senior management functions
• Ensure compliance with MiCA, DORA, and other applicable ICT security and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• At least 5 years of senior technology leadership experience (e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Senior Technology Officer, or a similar position)
• Previous experience in crypto, fintech, payments, banking, or other regulated financial services sector
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud hosting infrastructure management (preferably within AWS environments)
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network architecture, and operational resilience
• Good understanding of crypto-asset infrastructure, wallets, custody solutions, blockchain networks, and exchange platforms
• Proven experience establishing technology governance, outsourcing oversight, and operational resilience frameworks
• Professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Experience

• Experience with MiCA, DORA, PSD2, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Institutions, or other regulated financial environments
• Experience managing external technology providers and critical ICT outsourcing arrangements 
• Experience working in a growing fintech, crypto, or digital assets business environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross monthly salary starting from 5500 Eur, with the possibility of a higher offer for particularly strong candidates
• Attractive performance-based incentives
• Long-term growth and career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business operating in the digital assets and financial services sector

Additional information

Contact – Roberta, +370 692 56 367, roberta@amston.lt

Please note that in order to ensure an efficient selection process, we will only reach out to candidates who best match the qualifications for the role.