- Company Name
- Ascendion
- Job Title
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Corporate Payments
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Corporate Payments
**Role Summary:**
Lead the enterprise technology vision for corporate payments, driving strategy, design, and delivery of modern payment solutions. Act as the primary technology advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, overseeing architecture, engineering, and consulting engagements to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant payment platforms.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with business goals for corporate payments.
- Champion client engagement, pre‑sales, and RFP/RFI responses to secure new business and deepen existing relationships.
- Build and mentor a high‑performing technical team focused on architecture, engineering, and delivery excellence.
- Ensure the firm’s solutions meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements while leveraging cloud, APIs, and real‑time payment technologies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Define and execute the technology strategy across the corporate payments ecosystem.
- Lead client‑facing engagements: RFP/RFI responses, solution design, and technology presentations.
- Provide strategic direction for corporate payments, API modernization, cloud adoption, and real‑time payment initiatives.
- Partner with business, delivery, and compliance teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leaders on technology matters.
- Build, mentor, and grow architecture and engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and quality.
**Required Skills:**
- 15+ years technology leadership, with 7+ years focused on corporate payments.
- Strong consulting background: client engagement, pre‑sales, RFP ownership.
- Deep expertise in acquiring, issuing, settlement, open banking APIs, and payment processing.
- Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and advisory capabilities.
- Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams and delivering large‑scale payment solutions.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
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