Head of Technology & Integration – CTO, Payments

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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👨‍💼 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Binance

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2017

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💰 Initial Coin Offering on 2020-12

Crypto • Fintech

Binance is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 235 million registered users across more than 180 countries. The platform offers a wide array of services, including the trading of over 350 cryptocurrencies in Spot, Margin, and Futures markets. Users can also buy and sell crypto via Binance P2P, earn interest through Binance Earn, and engage in NFT trading on the Binance NFT marketplace. Binance provides low transaction fees and diverse payment options, making it a preferred choice for cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

📋 Description

• Design and own the target IT architecture of the local licensed payment business, covering core payment and e-money processing, client accounts and wallets, ledger and reconciliation, reporting, and supporting systems, in line with NBK and AFSA requirements • Lead integration with Kazakhstan national payment infrastructure, including NBK, KCIS, National Payment Corporation, instant payments, open API, partner banks, and Digital Tenge where relevant • Lead integration with state information systems for onboarding, identification, and reporting, including eGov, Smart Bridge, state databases, digital signatures, biometric identification, and Financial Monitoring Agency reporting channels • Build and maintain the technical interface between local licensed entities and Binance global platforms, ensuring segregation of data, client funds, and operations • Deliver automated regulatory and statistical reporting to NBK and AFSA • Establish and oversee information security, including ISMS, access management, security monitoring, vulnerability and penetration testing, incident response, and compliance certifications • Own technology-related regulatory engagement, including licence applications, sandbox materials, and responses to NBK and AFSA inquiries, inspections, and audits • Oversee technology outsourcing and intragroup service arrangements, including vendor due diligence, SLAs, exit plans, and risk monitoring • Recruit and lead the local technology team across architecture, integration, engineering, infrastructure, and information security

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in technology roles in banking, payments, or fintech, including 5+ years in a senior technology leadership position (CTO, CIO, Head of IT) at a licensed financial institution or payment organisation in Kazakhstan • Hands-on experience integrating with the Kazakhstan national payment infrastructure (NBK, KCIS, National Payment Corporation) and state information systems (eGov, Smart Bridge, state databases, digital signature and biometric services, Financial Monitoring Agency) • Proven experience building the IT function of a licensed financial entity from the ground up, including passing regulatory review of IT systems as part of licensing or inspections • Deep working knowledge of NBK information security and ICT requirements, Kazakhstan legislation on informatization and personal data, and the AIFC/AFSA technology and outsourcing framework • Strong background in payment system architecture: core processing, ledgers, reconciliation, APIs, messaging standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT), high-availability and disaster recovery design • Solid expertise in information security management (ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent); PCI DSS experience is an advantage • Experience integrating local systems with global or group-level platforms and managing intragroup and third-party technology outsourcing • Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is a strong advantage • Eligibility to pass fit-and-proper assessment for a senior regulated appointment where required • Excellent leadership and team-building skills; ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment • Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team) • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning