The Head of Europe will be responsible for scaling KAST’s presence across the European Union, managing complex post-merger integrations, and overseeing a high-stakes regulatory landscape. The role will cover Product, Growth, Partners and Commercial as we line up the region for success. Strategic Objectives: • Regulatory Leadership: Drive the "Change of Control" and re-authorisation processes in collaboration with external legal and regulatory advisors (TBC based on timing of role change) • Operational Scaling: Oversee the expansion of European operations to support growth in fiat transfers and card spend. • Product Market Fit: Successfully launch and scale KAST Business and KAST Private within the European market Regulatory & Compliance Oversight • Ensure the business model adheres to the legal opinions required for cross-border collections and payouts. • Ensure the KAST products fit under the new licences Financial Partnerships • Oversee the critical partnership with partners managing the transition from Phase I (Operational accounts) to Phase II (Client money accounts). • Negotiate and optimize commercial pricing for European operational flows to maintain high net margins. Growth & Product Strategy • Scale the user base to meet aggressive MAU targets through localized marketing and incentive programs. • Drive adoption for KAST Business leveraging KAST’s premium market positioning. • Identify opportunities for direct issuance • 10+ years in a senior executive role (GM, Managing Director, VP Growth) at a high-growth Fintech, Neobank, or Crypto Payments platform, • Direct CBI Track Record: Proven experience dealing directly with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) on license applications, supervisory visits, or PCF role approvals (e.g., PCF-1 / Executive Director, PCF-2, PCF-11, or similar). • Regulator Engagement: First-hand experience leading license applications or post-licensing supervisions with European regulators • Payment Product Native: In-depth knowledge of B2B payment flows (cross-border settlements, global IBANs, batch payouts) and B2C/C2C products (debit cards, P2P transfers). • Mandatory to be based in Ireland