About the job

Vice President of Research & Development

Based in Portugal and able to commute into Lisbon once/twice a week.

Payset, a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), offers multi-currency accounts and currency exchange to businesses. We save clients time and money and open up new regions and possibilities for their business by simplifying how they pay and get paid locally and internationally. Our mission is to foster enduring client relationships while refining our product technology and expanding into new markets. If you have experience in fintech or a related field, we’d love to have you join our fast-growing company!

Who You Are:

• A seasoned leader with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing R&D teams (including experience managing Group Managers).
• You have a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and relentless execution.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams especially across Eastern Europe.
• You're a strategic thinker who can translate business goals into a clear and actionable R&D roadmap, ensuring alignment with the CEO and executive team.

What You'll Do:

• Define and execute Payset's long-term R&D strategy, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions for our global business clients.
• Assess talent, identify skill gaps, and orchestrate a recruitment, development, and performance optimization program.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing R&D culture that thrives on innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Champion agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and best practices to ensure efficient and high-quality software development.
• Partner with product, marketing, and operations to ensure R&D efforts are well-aligned with overall business objectives.
• Oversee project management, resource allocation, and budget control to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Identify and implement new technologies and methodologies to keep Payset at the forefront of the FinTech industry.

Why Payset?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing company with a global vision.
• Lead a talented and passionate team that's shaping the future of financial services.
• Make a real impact on the way businesses operate internationally.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record R&D leadership of at least 12 years of leading and scaling engineers in software products
• Extensive experience in managing teams and strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic R&D roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for FinTech and a desire to disrupt the traditional financial landscape.