The Opportunity A highly profitable, Australian FinTech is seeking a Chief Technology & AI Officer to lead its next phase of market disruption. Operating with zero legacy debt, the organization has spent the last seven years investing heavily in a proprietary tech stack that has positioned it as the top player in its sector. This is not a 'maintenance' role for an institutionalized leader. It is a mandate for a technical 'player-coach' to act as the primary architect of a cloud-native, digital-first business as it enters the Agentic AI era. The Mandate The successful candidate will serve as the CEO's primary technical partner, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 specialists across Software Engineering, Data, and AI/ML. Key Responsibilities: Lead the AI Transition: The organization is currently in the late stages of exiting its final traditional administration systems to move entirely onto an AI-enabled, proprietary platform. Drive Market Leadership: In a landscape of aggressive and often irrational competitors, the CTO will ensure the firm maintains its leadership position through superior foundational infrastructure. Pioneer End-to-End Automation: The leader will evaluate and execute the automation of the entire customer journey, from product development through to the end consumer. Foster a High-Performing Culture: With a staff turnover of just 4%, the organization prides itself on a flat, 'no-silo' structure that prioritizes technical smarts over corporate politics. The Ideal Profile We are specifically looking for a leader with 'learned experiences'-someone who understands the technical and economic dynamics of high-growth product environments. The successful candidate will likely possess: The Pedigree: A background in market-leading product companies (e.g., Canva, Atlassian, AWS, or similar high-growth environments). The Founder Mindset: You may have started your own business, sold a startup, or led a major product from seed to scale. You have the 'warts and all' experience of what works and what doesn't. Technical DNA: You are likely a former Solutions Architect or Lead Engineer who still understands the interaction between data, processes, and modern technical stacks (AWS, Kubernetes, AI/ML etc). Anti-Bureaucracy: You prefer speed-to-decision and lean, agile ways of working over institutional politics. The Role Is Different Financial Strength: Unlike many scale-ups, this firm is highly profitable with strong free cash flow and a growing market share. Culture of Trust: The organization offers a flexible working environment and maintains an industry-leading NPS, reflecting a genuine commitment to operational excellence and employee satisfaction. Stability Growth: Highly profitable, and growing market share—not a risky, unfunded startup. Genuine Impact: Your work directly impacts how we take a leadership position in a multibillion-dollar industry. Next Steps Please APPLY NOW or contact Adam on 0478 026 276 for more info. J-18808-Ljbffr
