Head of Technology & Integration – CTO, Payments

• 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

• 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

• 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