Head of Financial Services

Our company Wolt License Services (WLS) is a dynamic organization specializing in payment and financial services for our parent company Wolt a prominent platform marketplace and Wolts customers. WLS currently manages all merchant payment flows across over 20 markets ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements including AML safeguarding customer funds and maintaining robust internal controls. As a licensed and supervised payment and emoney institution we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity transparency and efficiency in our operations.

As we continue to expand our financial services and drive innovation we are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Financial Services to lead our efforts in developing and executing a longterm financial services strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director Payments this individual will be responsible for conceptualizing new financial services offerings building strong business cases planning gotomarket strategies and ensuring seamless project transitions to the operational team for launch.

As the Head of Financial Services you will shape the future of our financial services business working closely with the Product organization to develop and execute a compelling strategy and local markets to distribute our services to customers. You will engage with key stakeholders assess market opportunities and ensure regulatory and operational readiness while driving business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the longterm vision and strategy for financial services within our organization in collaboration with FinTech Product organization.
• Identify conceptualize and design innovative financial services offerings to be developed and launched.
• Create and present compelling business cases to internal stakeholders securing buyin for new initiatives.
• Lead gotomarket planning ensuring seamless execution and positioning of new financial services.
• Partner with crossfunctional teams including Compliance Risk Legal and Operations to ensure regulatory and operational readiness.
• Oversee the transition of projects to operational teams ensuring smooth implementation and launch.
• Stay abreast of industry trends regulatory changes and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Act as a thought leader in financial services representing the company in relevant industry discussions and partnerships.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Law Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant experience in strategic product or technology leadership roles with a proven track record of driving business impact.
• Experience leading crossfunctional teams in dynamic environments.
• Experience in fintech ecommerce or other technologydriven industries.
• Exposure to scaling businesses marketplace models or enterprise solutions is highly valued.
• Strong background in commercial and product strategy or business development.
• Experience working in both highgrowth startups and established companies is a plus demonstrating adaptability across different scales.

Skills

• Proven experience in financial services payments fintech or banking ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Experience in business development product strategy or financial services innovation.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess market opportunities and financial feasibility.
• Experience in leading crossfunctional teams and driving complex projects to successful execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and digital financial services.

Additional Information :

If you are excited about working in a highgrowth environment taking ownership and being part of an extremely ambitious team then click below to apply and get the conversation going! 

Please note that we do not accept applications sent by mail. You should submit your application through our careers website!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime