Fintech, Digital Payments
& SaaS
Specialized executive search for fintech, digital payments, and software-as-a-service companies. Connecting innovative payment platforms, neobanks, and SaaS businesses with leaders across product development, growth, engineering, and financial services innovation.
Functional & Product Expertise
Digital Payments & WalletsPayments
Payment platform leaders and digital wallet specialists across merchant acquiring, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile payments, and cross-border transactions.
- Chief Product Officers (Payments)
- VP of Payment Operations
- Head of Merchant Acquiring
- Digital Wallet & Mobile Payments Directors
- Cross-Border Payments Strategy Leads
Neobanking & BaaSBanking
Digital banking and banking-as-a-service executives building licensed banks, embedded finance solutions, and consumer financial services platforms.
- CEO & Founders (Neobanks)
- Chief Banking Officer
- Head of Banking-as-a-Service
- Embedded Finance Strategy Directors
- Lending & Credit Product Heads
B2B & Enterprise SaaSEnterprise
Enterprise software leaders building vertical SaaS, workflow automation, data analytics, and business intelligence platforms for B2B customers.
- Chief Revenue Officers (SaaS)
- VP of Product Management
- Enterprise Sales & Partnerships Directors
- Customer Success & Expansion Heads
- Solutions Architecture Leaders
Platform Engineering & TechInfrastructure
Engineering and technology leaders building scalable platforms, API infrastructure, cloud architecture, and microservices for fintech and SaaS.
- Chief Technology Officers
- VP of Engineering
- Platform Architecture & Infrastructure Heads
- API & Integration Strategy Directors
- DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering Leads
Growth & MonetizationRevenue
Growth marketing, monetization, and revenue optimization specialists driving user acquisition, retention, and expansion strategies.
- Chief Growth Officers
- VP of Growth Marketing
- Monetization & Pricing Strategy Heads
- Performance Marketing Directors
- User Acquisition & Retention Leads
Regulatory & ComplianceRegTech
Compliance, regulatory affairs, and risk management experts ensuring PCI-DSS, PSD2, AML/KYC, and financial services licensing adherence.
- Chief Compliance Officers
- Head of Regulatory Affairs
- Financial Crime & AML Directors
- Data Privacy & Security Compliance Heads
- Licensing & Government Relations Leads
Executive Placement Case Studies
Digital Wallet Platform Launch
Payment FintechRegional fintech launching consumer digital wallet requiring payment operations expertise, regulatory licensing, and merchant network development.
- Chief Product Officer - Wallet features roadmap and user experience design
- VP of Payment Operations - Card issuing, merchant acquiring, and settlement systems
- Head of Regulatory Compliance - Central bank licensing and PCI-DSS certification
- Director of Merchant Partnerships - Retail network expansion and QR payment acceptance
Neobank Market Entry
Digital BankInternational neobank entering GCC markets requiring banking license expertise, product-market fit validation, and mobile-first banking platform.
- Country Manager - Market entry strategy and regulatory liaison
- Chief Banking Officer - Core banking platform and product suite design
- Head of Customer Acquisition - Digital marketing and onboarding optimization
- Director of Risk & Compliance - KYC/AML framework and credit risk policies
Enterprise SaaS Scale-Up
B2B SaaSVertical SaaS company scaling from startup to enterprise requiring sales infrastructure, product expansion, and customer success operations.
- Chief Revenue Officer - Revenue strategy, sales team build-out, and pricing optimization
- VP of Product - Enterprise feature development and platform roadmap
- Head of Customer Success - Onboarding, adoption, and renewal programs
- Enterprise Sales Director - Key account management and deal execution
BaaS Platform Development
Banking-as-a-ServiceLicensed bank building banking-as-a-service platform requiring API infrastructure, partner enablement, and embedded finance capabilities.
- Chief Technology Officer - API platform architecture and integration framework
- Head of BaaS & Partnerships - Partner onboarding and embedded finance strategy
- Platform Engineering Director - Core banking modernization and microservices
- Developer Relations Manager - API documentation and partner success
Market Intelligence & Trends
Embedded Finance
Non-financial companies integrating payment, lending, and banking services directly into customer experiences. Banking-as-a-service platforms enabling rapid embedded finance deployment across retail, e-commerce, and gig economy sectors.
Open Banking & APIs
Open banking regulations driving API-first infrastructure and data sharing frameworks. Platform businesses building developer ecosystems and enabling account aggregation, payment initiation, and financial data services.
AI & Automation
Machine learning transforming fraud detection, credit decisioning, and customer service. AI-powered personalization, chatbots, and predictive analytics becoming essential for competitive advantage in fintech and SaaS.
RegTech Innovation
Regulatory complexity driving demand for compliance automation and RegTech solutions. Real-time transaction monitoring, automated reporting, and digital identity verification becoming critical infrastructure for financial services.
Compensation Benchmarks & Market Insights
Executive Search Process
Our methodology ensures comprehensive candidate evaluation and optimal placement outcomes.
Typical Timeline
- Role definition, market mapping and outreach: Week 1
- Screening, benchmarking and shortlisting: Weeks 2-3
- Client interviews, final selection and offer: Week 4
Key Differentiators
- Deep fintech and SaaS ecosystem knowledge
- Global network across payments and tech hubs
- Product-market fit and growth stage expertise
- Long-term placement success focus