Co Founder

Role DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role based in Toronto, ON, for a Co-Founder & CTO who will develop and implement the company’s technical strategy, oversee product development, and lead the engineering team. The CTO will ensure platform security and scalability, stay current with technological trends, and represent the company in partnerships and investor relations. The role requires a visionary, hands-on technologist experienced in building secure, scalable financial tech platforms, working closely with the CEO to translate business goals into technical solutions, and engaging with external partners and regulators.Key ResponsibilitiesCo-define and execute the company’slong-term technical vision and roadmap, aligned with business and regulatory objectivesDesign and overseesecure, scalable, and high-availability system architecturefor financial services platformsMake critical decisions ontechnology stack, infrastructure, cloud services, APIs, and third-party integrationsEnsure systems are built withsecurity-by-design, scalability, and regulatory compliance at their coreProduct Development & Engineering LeadershipLead end-to-endproduct development, from ideation and MVP to production and scaleBuild, mentor, and manage ahigh-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership and excellenceEstablishengineering best practices, including CI/CD, code quality, documentation, testing, and performance monitoringBalance speed and quality while delivering reliable, production-grade softwareSecurity, Compliance & RiskEnsure compliance withfinancial technology, payments, and MSB regulatory requirementsOversee implementation ofAML, KYC, data privacy, and security frameworksWork closely with compliance, legal, and external auditors to support licensing, audits, and regulatory reviewsProactively managetechnical risk, data protection, and system resilienceBusiness, Grwoth & Go - to -Market SupportCollaborate with leadership onsales, partnerships, and go-to-market strategiesfrom a technical perspectiveSupport enterprise and institutional clients withtechnical due diligence, integrations, and solution designEvaluate and integrate emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantageAct as aco-founder and strategic leader, contributing to company-wide decisions beyond technologyRepresent the company ininvestor meetings, technical due diligence, partner negotiations, and industry eventsCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly tonon-technical stakeholders, investors, and regulatorsQualificaitons & ExpeirnceRequiredStronganalytical, research, and technical problem-solving skillsProven experience leadingtechnology teams and complex, technology-driven projectsDeep understanding offinancial technology systems, APIs, and secure transaction platformsSolid knowledge ofMSB, payments, or financial compliance frameworksExcellentcommunication and collaboration skillsacross technical and non-technical teamsEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in afast-paced startup environmentBachelor’s degree or higher inComputer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldPreferred/Strong PlusExperience building or scalingfintech, payments, remittance, or regulated platformsExposure tocloud-native architectures, microservices, and high-availability systemsBackground insales engineering, technical partnerships, or product-led growthPrior startup founding or early-stage leadership experienceWhat we offerCompetitive base salary combined with meaningful co-founder equity, offering immediate compensation alongside long-term ownership and upside as the company scalesOpportunity tobuild and scale a fintech company from the ground up, with real decision-making authorityDirect influenceover product vision, technology strategy, company culture, and growth roadmapAmission-driven environmentfocused on building secure, compliant, and impactful financial technology solutions #J-18808-Ljbffr