Palwallet

Member of the Management Board – ICT, DORA & Cybersecurity

Location: Poland (Strongly Preferred) – Initially Remote, with occasional in-office presence expected once our Polish office is established.

Employment Type: Part-Time

Company: PIQK PI PL sp. z o.o.

Languages: Fluent Polish and strong English (written and spoken)

About PIQK PI PL sp. z o.o.

PIQK PI PL sp. z o.o. is a Polish financial services company focused on providing modern payment solutions to both B2B and B2C clients, including payment accounts, local and international money transfers, and other financial services.

Over the next two years, our objective is to establish and scale our operations in Poland, strengthen our regulatory position, and build a robust, compliant, and scalable financial infrastructure.

As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced Member of the Management Board to oversee ICT, DORA compliance, and cybersecurity, supporting the company's regulatory readiness, operational resilience, and long-term growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Member of the Management Board to join PIQK PI PL sp. z o.o. on a part-time basis.

The successful candidate will be designated as the Management Board Member responsible for overseeing the company's ICT, DORA compliance, and cybersecurity functions.

This role requires a senior professional with proven management experience in financial or payment institutions, combined with hands-on experience overseeing IT, ICT, and cybersecurity functions within a regulated financial environment.

The position involves working closely with the company's management, internal teams, external advisers, and relevant regulatory authorities to ensure effective technology governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

As the company is currently establishing its operational and regulatory infrastructure in Poland, this is a unique opportunity to take an active role in building the ICT, DORA compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks from the ground up.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can not only provide board-level oversight but also lead the establishment of the necessary governance structures, policies, procedures, risk management frameworks, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• ICT & Cybersecurity Oversight: Provide board-level oversight of the company's IT, ICT, information security, and cybersecurity functions.
• DORA Compliance: Oversee the company's implementation of and ongoing compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and related regulatory requirements.
• ICT Risk Management: Supervise the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of ICT and cybersecurity risks.
• Technology Governance: Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of appropriate IT governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Operational Resilience: Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery, ICT incident management, and operational resilience arrangements.
• Third-Party Risk Management: Oversee ICT outsourcing arrangements, technology service providers, and associated third-party risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of compliance with applicable Polish and European regulatory requirements relating to ICT and cybersecurity.
• Board-Level Governance: Participate in Management Board decision-making and contribute to the company's strategic direction, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Regulatory Engagement: Cooperate with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), external regulatory advisers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with management, compliance, risk, and technology teams to ensure alignment between business objectives, operational capabilities, and regulatory expectations.
• Building ICT & Cybersecurity Infrastructure: Lead the establishment of the company's ICT governance, DORA compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks from the ground up, including the development of policies, procedures, risk management processes, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Financial Institution Management Experience: Proven experience in managerial positions within financial institutions, payment institutions, or other regulated financial services organizations.
• ICT & Cybersecurity Oversight – Essential: Proven, hands-on experience overseeing IT, ICT, and cybersecurity functions or departments within financial or payment institutions.
• DORA Compliance – Essential: Demonstrated practical experience with DORA compliance, ICT risk management, and cybersecurity governance within a regulated financial environment.
• Technology Risk Management: Strong understanding of information security, ICT governance, operational resilience, and technology-related risk management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Polish and European regulatory requirements applicable to ICT, cybersecurity, and financial institutions.
• Corporate Governance: Understanding of Management Board responsibilities, corporate governance principles, and risk oversight within regulated financial institutions.
• Leadership Skills: Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Professional Suitability: Ability to meet applicable regulatory suitability and professional reputation requirements for a Management Board appointment.
• Languages: Fluent Polish and strong professional English, both written and spoken.
• Location: Candidates based in Poland are strongly preferred. Candidates residing in other EU Member States may also be considered.
• Build-from-Scratch Experience – Essential: Proven hands-on experience establishing or significantly developing ICT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance frameworks within financial or payment institutions, preferably during an early-stage setup, licensing, or operational expansion phase.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience serving as a Management Board Member or senior executive in a regulated financial or payment institution.
• Direct experience working with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) or other European financial regulators.
• Experience overseeing ICT outsourcing arrangements, third-party technology risks, and cybersecurity governance.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in international fintech groups or financial institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions.

What We Offer

• A part-time Management Board position with significant strategic and regulatory responsibilities.
• An initially remote working arrangement, with occasional in-office presence once our Polish office is established.
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing and overseeing ICT, DORA compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks within a developing financial institution.
• Direct involvement in establishing and strengthening the company's regulated operations in Poland.
• Close collaboration with the company's management and key stakeholders.
• A dynamic, professional environment with meaningful responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the company's long-term development.
• Competitive compensation aligned with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Executive Director & Local CEO - Cyprus

Location: Cyprus remote and in the future office-based

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Executive Management / Board of Directors

Reporting to: Group CEO and Board of Director

Regulatory Status: Appointment subject to CySEC approval

About PalWallet Group

PalWallet Group is a next-generation financial infrastructure group providing crypto wallets, global payments, card issuing, embedded finance, multi-currency settlement, and digital asset solutions for businesses and consumers.

Through PalWallet and PalPayments, we enable companies to integrate modern financial services, including digital assets, global payments, and multi-currency settlement, into their products.

PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus) is a newly established entity within PalWallet Group. The entity is being developed to support the Group's European expansion and, subject to the required regulatory approvals, will focus initially on the purchase and sale of crypto-assets for clients.

Role Overview

The Executive Director & Local CEO will lead the establishment, licensing, and day-to-day management of PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus). This is a genuine, full-time executive position combining board-level accountability with hands-on operational leadership.

The successful candidate will be based in Cyprus, work closely with the Group CEO and senior leadership, and take responsibility for building an effective, well-governed, and regulator-ready local operation. The appointment will be subject to CySEC's fit-and-proper assessment and formal approval.

Key Responsibilities

Entity Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus).
• Translate the Group's strategy into a practical local operating plan.
• Take executive ownership of the entity's performance, governance, resources, and operational readiness.
• Act as a trusted senior representative of PalWallet Group in Cyprus.

Board & Corporate Governance

• Serve as an Executive Director and local CEO of the Cyprus entity.
• Participate actively in Board decision-making and ensure effective implementation of Board resolutions.
• Maintain clear governance, accountability, escalation, and reporting arrangements.
• Ensure that conflicts of interest and external appointments are identified, disclosed, and appropriately managed.

Regulatory & Licensing Support

• Support the preparation and submission of the CASP licence application and all related documentation.
• Work closely with legal and compliance advisors throughout the CySEC authorisation process.
• Represent the entity in regulatory meetings, interviews, information requests, and ongoing supervisory engagement.
• Ensure that the entity remains aligned with applicable Cyprus and EU regulatory requirements, including MiCA.

Operations & Business Delivery

• Build and oversee the operating model required for the purchase and sale of crypto-assets for clients, subject to regulatory approval.
• Coordinate local operations across compliance, risk, finance, legal, product, technology, and customer-facing functions.
• Establish appropriate internal processes, policies, controls, service-provider arrangements, and management reporting.
• Support the development of the local team and ensure sufficient operational substance in Cyprus.

Stakeholder Management

• Report regularly to the Group CEO and Board of Directors on progress, risks, regulatory matters, and operational performance.
• Work closely with PalWallet Group leadership and cross-functional teams across jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with regulators, professional advisors, banking partners, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently based in Cyprus and able to work regularly from the company's local office.
• Proven senior leadership experience within fintech, payments, an EMI, or another regulated financial-services environment.
• Experience managing a company, regulated entity, business unit, or significant operational function.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory accountability, and board-level responsibilities.
• Experience engaging with regulators, external counsel, auditors, or licensing advisors.
• Ability to build operations and governance structures from the ground up in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong commercial judgement combined with disciplined risk and regulatory awareness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Availability for a full-time executive commitment and ability to meet CySEC's fit-and-proper requirements.
• An academic degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Impeccable professional reputation, integrity, and the ability to pass all required regulatory screening and background checks.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in crypto, digital assets, or a CASP/VASP environment.
• Experience with MiCA or a CySEC licensing or supervisory process.
• Experience launching or scaling a regulated entity in Cyprus or another EU jurisdiction.
• Existing knowledge of the Cyprus financial-services ecosystem and local professional network.

What We Offer

• A central leadership role in establishing a new regulated entity within PalWallet Group.
• Direct influence over the company's Cyprus strategy, governance, licensing, and operational development.
• Close collaboration with the Group CEO, Board, and senior leadership across Europe.
• A high-impact environment with significant ownership, autonomy, and international exposure.

Non-Executive Director - Cyprus

Location: Cyprus remote 

Engagement Type: Independent Board Appointment – Services provided against invoice

Department: Board of Directors

Reporting to: Board of Directors

Expected Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per month and 4-6 Board meetings per year

Regulatory Status: Appointment subject to CySEC approval

About PalWallet Group

PalWallet Group is a next-generation financial infrastructure group providing crypto wallets, global payments, card issuing, embedded finance, multi-currency settlement, and digital asset solutions for businesses and consumers.

Through PalWallet and PalPayments, we enable companies to integrate modern financial services, including digital assets, global payments, and multi-currency settlement, into their products.

PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus) is a newly established entity within PalWallet Group. The entity is being developed to support the Group's European expansion and, subject to the required regulatory approvals, will focus initially on the purchase and sale of crypto-assets for clients.

Role Overview

The Non-Executive Director will join the Board of PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus) and provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and strategic guidance as the company prepares its CASP licence application and develops its regulated operations in Cyprus.

This is a non-operational Board role. The successful candidate will monitor the performance of the executive management team, support sound governance and risk oversight, and contribute independent judgement to Board decisions. One of the two Non-Executive Directors may be appointed as Independent Chair, subject to the final Board composition and regulatory approval.

Key Responsibilities

Board Governance & Independent Oversight

• Serve as a Non-Executive Director of PALWALLET LTD (Cyprus) and act in the best interests of the company.
• Provide independent judgement, constructive challenge, and objective oversight of executive management.
• Review and contribute to the company's strategy, business plan, governance framework, and key Board decisions.
• Support a clear division of responsibilities, effective decision-making, and appropriate escalation and reporting arrangements.
• Be available to serve as Independent Chair if appointed by the Board and approved by CySEC.

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee the company's regulatory readiness and progress toward CASP authorisation.
• Review the effectiveness of the company's risk-management, compliance, AML, internal-control, and governance arrangements.
• Challenge management on material regulatory, operational, financial, technology, conduct, and reputational risks.
• Monitor the company's alignment with applicable Cyprus and EU requirements, including MiCA and CySEC expectations.
• Support appropriate and transparent engagement with CySEC, auditors, legal advisors, and other professional stakeholders when required.

Management Performance & Accountability

• Monitor executive management's delivery against the approved strategy, budget, licence plan, and operational objectives.
• Review management information and ensure that the Board receives timely, accurate, and sufficiently detailed reporting.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, regulatory compliance, and responsible decision-making.
• Identify, disclose, and appropriately manage actual or potential conflicts of interest and external appointments.

Board & Committee Participation

• Prepare for and participate actively in approximately four to six Board meetings per year and additional meetings where reasonably required.
• Review Board materials in advance and provide timely, informed input on matters presented for approval.
• Participate in relevant Board committees, including Audit or Risk committees, if established and if appointed.
• Maintain sufficient availability for an expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per month, with flexibility during the licensing and establishment period.

Requirements

• Senior leadership, board, advisory, governance, regulatory, legal, accounting, audit, risk, compliance, or business experience relevant to a regulated financial-services company.
• Strong understanding of the duties, independence, judgement, and accountability expected of a Non-Executive Director.
• Ability to assess complex information, challenge management constructively, and contribute to collective Board decisions.
• Sound understanding of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory oversight.
• Ability to dedicate sufficient time to the role, including Board preparation, meetings, regulatory engagement, and ad hoc matters when required.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Ability to satisfy CySEC's fit-and-proper requirements and complete all required regulatory screening and due-diligence documentation.
• Impeccable professional reputation, integrity, independence of mind, and sound judgement.
• No conflicts of interest or external commitments that would impair the candidate's independence, availability, or regulatory suitability.

Nice to Have

• Current residence in Cyprus and familiarity with the local financial-services and regulatory environment.
• Previous board experience within fintech, payments, an EMI, banking, investment services, crypto, digital assets, or another regulated financial institution.
• Experience with CySEC, MiCA, CASP/VASP authorisation, or the establishment of a regulated entity in Cyprus or another EU jurisdiction.
• Experience serving as an independent chair or as a member of an Audit, Risk, or Compliance committee.

What We Offer

• A meaningful Board role in establishing a new regulated entity within PalWallet Group.
• The opportunity to influence the company's governance, strategic direction, licensing journey, and risk culture in Cyprus.
• Collaboration with experienced executives, fellow directors, and professional advisors across Europe.
• An international, high-impact environment at the intersection of regulated finance, payments, and digital assets.