Chief Operating Officer

iTalent PLUS • Malta, MT

1h

About The Position

Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing fintech startup focused on building innovative consumer-facing financial solutions for modern markets. Operating in a dynamic and evolving environment, the company is currently laying the foundations for long-term growth by developing its infrastructure, operational frameworks, and company culture from the ground up. The business combines startup agility with a strong emphasis on professionalism, operational excellence, and future scalability. While currently operating outside of direct regulatory oversight, the company is building with future financial services regulatory requirements in mind and aims to establish institutional-grade operational standards as it continues to grow. This opportunity offers the chance to join the business at an early and highly impactful stage, working closely with the Founder and playing a key role in shaping the organisation’s operational structure, culture, and long-term direction.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience within a financial institution such as banking, payments, insurance, investment services, or similar environments.
• Experience presenting to or engaging with senior leadership, boards, or investors.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience operating in fast-paced or resource-constrained environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-motivated mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous startup or scale-up experience, ideally within fintech or financial services.
• Familiarity with MFSA or broader EU financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure across multiple business functions including operations, finance, compliance, HR, or legal.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable operational processes, systems, and controls.
• Establish internal workflows, governance structures, and documentation standards.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and proactively implement solutions.
• Work closely with the Founder to translate business vision into structured operational plans.
• Prepare operational reports, strategic updates, and board-level documentation.
• Manage cross-functional priorities and support company-wide execution.
• Support operational activities across finance, people operations, compliance readiness, and business development.
• Manage external suppliers, service providers, and key business relationships.
• Adapt quickly to evolving business requirements within a startup environment.
• Apply financial services industry knowledge to maintain high operational standards.
• Support future regulatory readiness initiatives, including potential licensing preparation.
• Promote a compliance-conscious and risk-aware operational culture.
• Contribute to building a high-performance company culture based on accountability and ownership.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and team development initiatives.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• A senior leadership opportunity within a growing fintech startup.
• Direct collaboration with the Founder and key decision-makers.
• The opportunity to shape the company’s operational structure and culture.
• A fast-paced environment with significant ownership and impact.
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
• Long-term growth and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior