Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Location : Madrid (On-site)

Finatal is partnered with a rapidly growing AI startup in Spain, developing a next-generation chatbot platform. Following a successful funding round and ongoing product expansion, the company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead its next phase of technological development and innovation.

The ideal candidate will come from a founder background or have experience working within a high-growth scale-up, bringing both strategic and hands‑on capability. Those from large corporate environments are unlikely to suit this fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting.

You’ll be responsible for partnering closely with the CEO to shape the technical roadmap, drive innovation in AI and product development, and coach a talented engineering team. This role demands a balance of technical insight, leadership, and forward‑thinking vision to anticipate where the industry is heading over the next 6–12 months.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading teams within high-growth startups or scale-ups, with the ability to remain hands‑on and coach technical teams.
• Founder mindset or early‑stage company experience, ideally within technology or AI‑led environments.
• Commercial experience working with AI is a strong advantage, or the ability to demonstrate exceptional curiosity and awareness of the space.
• Background in software engineering (Python desirable) with a solid understanding of product development.
• Strong balance of technical knowledge, leadership, and strategic vision to partner effectively with the CEO.
• Flexible, entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to anticipate and shape future technological trends.
• Fluent English and willingness to work on‑site in Madrid (4–5 days per week).

If this aligns with your experience, or you know someone who could be a fit, please contact Niamh Currie at

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