Managing Director - Licensed EMI Denmark

About the role

FDCTech, Inc., a publicly traded financial technology group, operates a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in Denmark under the supervision of Finanstilsynet. As part of its European expansion, it is looking for an experienced Managing Director to lead this EMI. The Managing Director acts as the primary executive authority in Denmark, responsible for operationalising the newly acquired license, ensuring strong corporate governance and driving commercial strategy while keeping full regulatory integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the company's business plan and local market expansion
• Direct the corporate governance framework, chair local management committees and report to the local Board of Directors
• Oversee operational workflows, system uptime, vendor oversight and operational resilience
• Ensure compliance with Danish financial regulations, statutory directorship duties and fit-and-proper standards
• Act as executive ambassador to banking partners, payment schemes, corporate clients and industry stakeholders
• Serve as main contact for financial regulators and build proactive regulatory relationships
• Oversee regional financial performance and operational budgets
• Guide the rollout of financial products and services within approved frameworks
• Maintain team records, logs and project documentation and propose efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve operational issues quickly
• Track market trends, trading strategies and regulatory developments and advise clients and leadership
• Carry out ad-hoc operational and strategic tasks as directed

Required profile

• Minimum 5-8+ years of progressive leadership experience in a regulated financial institution, including EMI, Payment Institution or Neo-Bank in Northern Europe
• Fluency in English and Danish is a must
• Proven fit-and-proper clearance or equivalent EEA financial regulator approval
• Deep understanding of Nordic digital banking, payment clearing systems and local payment preferences
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law or a related field; certifications are highly advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Medical insurance
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid model and flexible working hours