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Ascendion

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Corporate Payments

On site

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

04-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management Sales Architecture Enterprise Architecture Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP

Job Specifications

We are seeking a dynamic CTO with deep expertise in corporate payments and strong experience in the consulting environment. The ideal candidate will define and lead the firm’s technology vision, engage directly with clients, and drive solution design across corporate payment solutions, modernization, and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise technology strategy across the corporate payments ecosystem.
Lead client-facing engagements — including RFP/RFI responses, solutioning, and technology presentations.
Provide strategic direction for corporate payments, API modernization, cloud, and real-time payment initiatives.
Partner with business and delivery teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions.
Act as a trusted technology advisor to clients and internal leadership.
Build, mentor, and grow high-performing architecture and engineering teams.

Required Experience

15+ years in technology leadership with 7+ years in corporate payments.
Strong consulting background — experienced in client engagement, pre-sales, and RFP ownership.
Expertise in corporate payment solutions, acquiring, issuing, settlement, and open banking APIs.
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and enterprise architecture.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

About the Company

Ascendion is a leading provider of AI-first software engineering services. Our applied AI, software engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation capabilities accelerate innovation for Global 2000 clients. Ascendion is headquartered in New Jersey. In addition to our remote/hybrid workforce, we have a presence in 12 countries and 40+ global offices across North America, Eurpoe, and APAC. We are committed to building technology powered by Generative AI with an inclusive workforce, service to our commun... Know more