EcoFinance
Alliance for Recruitment is the largest recruitment consultancy in the Baltics measured by capacity, number of successful placements and annual growth. We are a high performing team of recruitment experts from various different industries.
Our client, EcoFinance, is a leading provider of B2C financial services, dedicated to offering seamless access to loans for underserved customers globally. Since its inception in 2015, Ecofinance has issued over €390 million in loans.With a team of over 370 skilled professionals operating across seven locations, Ecofinance is poised for its next growth phase and expansion into new markets. The company's current product offerings include Short-term Loans, Installment Loans, Creditlines, and a Mobile App. Looking ahead, Ecofinance plans to introduce new products in 2024, continuing its mission to innovate and make financial services more accessible worldwide.
Job description:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for all aspects of our IT systems and infrastructure ensuring alignment with its business goals;
- Develop and execute a technology strategy that supports the company's short-term and long-term goals;
- Leverage technology and an enabler to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation;
- Establish efficient processes, policies, standards, and performance measurements to effectively manage IT work;
- Develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
- Communicate and collaborate with the executive team and stakeholders to understand and define business needs and implement solutions;
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party solutions;
- Develop and monitor IT budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial targets.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as CTO/Head of Engineering/CIO role at least 5 years, preferably managing remote international teams;
- Previous experience in creating infrastructure and managing IT teams in the fintech industry, preferably in lending.
- Excellent leadership skills including problem-solving, communication, and employee development;
- Strong strategic thinking and business way of thinking with a demonstrated ability to align technology initiatives with organization goals;
- Proven track record of success in leading software development teams working with multiple products and in different locations;
- Solid understanding of IT Technologies and project management tools;
- Ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues in English.
Company offers:
- Be a part of a top-tier team, work on projects that reach millions worldwide, and create complex in-house products and solutions;
- Learn and exchange ideas in lectures and workshops led by colleagues and team leads;
- Get health benefits: fully covered health insurance after end of the trial period (dentistry, out-patient treatment, mental health, medicine, etc.), well-being activities, vaccination days;
- Enjoy employee discount programs and have fun at monthly internal activities and celebrations;
- Work from a modern and well-equipped office in the center of Riga, with parking space for bikes and scooters, fresh fruits and coffee on a daily basis.
Monthly Salary:
Starting with 8000 EUR Gross
