Vice President of Financial Technology

Job Title: Vice President of Financial Technology (VP of Fintech)

Department: Executive Office / Technology & Financial Innovation

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Los Angeles, California / Hybrid Office

Company Introduction

Provenance Blockchain is a leading enterprise blockchain and fintech platform revolutionizing financial services through secure, transparent, and efficient technology infrastructure. Founded with the vision to transform global capital markets, Provenance delivers blockchain-based solutions that power lending, payments, tokenization, and digital asset management for institutions worldwide.

By combining regulatory integrity with cutting-edge innovation, Provenance Blockchain has become a trusted foundation for banks, asset managers, and fintechs seeking to modernize financial operations, reduce costs, and unlock new sources of liquidity.

As part of its strategic expansion into the Americas, Provenance is establishing a regional innovation and leadership hub in Los Angeles to accelerate technological development, strengthen institutional partnerships, and drive large-scale adoption of blockchain-powered finance.

Provenance’s vision is to redefine how the world moves value—where blockchain technology, financial discipline, and innovation converge to enable a more open, efficient, and trusted financial ecosystem.

Job Overview

The Vice President of Financial Technology (VP of Fintech) will serve as a key member of Provenance’s executive leadership team, responsible for driving the company’s technology strategy, product innovation, and digital infrastructure across global financial markets.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP will oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of blockchain-enabled financial systems that support Provenance’s institutional and retail clients. This executive will ensure that the platform remains secure, scalable, compliant, and technologically differentiated in a fast-evolving regulatory and competitive landscape.

The ideal candidate is a visionary fintech leader with deep expertise in blockchain, digital finance, and enterprise technology—capable of aligning innovation with operational excellence, and translating strategic vision into market-ready solutions that transform financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Executive Leadership

Define and execute Provenance’s global fintech and technology roadmap to drive platform innovation and scalability.

Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to align technology initiatives with corporate growth objectives and client needs.

Lead cross-functional programs that enhance financial infrastructure, transaction systems, and blockchain architecture.

Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics to measure innovation success and operational stability.

Platform Development & Innovation

Oversee end-to-end development of Provenance’s blockchain and financial technology stack, ensuring reliability, speed, and interoperability.

Guide R&D in areas such as tokenization, digital identity, decentralized finance (DeFi), and financial data automation.

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver next-generation fintech solutions to global clients.

Integrate AI, analytics, and automation to enhance system intelligence and improve financial transaction workflows.

Financial Infrastructure & Market Integration

Lead initiatives to modernize capital markets infrastructure using blockchain technology.

Oversee the design and implementation of institutional-grade financial solutions—including asset issuance, custody, and settlement.

Ensure seamless interoperability between Provenance’s ecosystem and external financial networks.

Partner with industry stakeholders to establish Provenance as a trusted infrastructure provider for digital finance.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to global financial and data protection regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and emerging digital asset frameworks.

Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to maintain the highest standards of security, auditability, and governance.

Anticipate and mitigate risks related to technology, cyber threats, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Foster a compliance-first culture that supports both innovation and accountability.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth

Build strategic alliances with financial institutions, fintechs, and developers to expand Provenance’s ecosystem adoption.

Represent Provenance in global fintech and blockchain forums to strengthen brand visibility and institutional credibility.

Drive co-innovation initiatives that enhance client value and accelerate ecosystem integration.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and mentor a high-performing technology and product organization across multiple regions.

Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Support leadership development and succession planning to sustain long-term capability growth.

Inspire teams to execute with precision, agility, and accountability in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

20 years of progressive experience in technology, fintech, or blockchain leadership roles.

Proven record of developing and scaling enterprise-level financial or blockchain infrastructure.

Deep understanding of capital markets, tokenization, distributed ledger technologies (DLT), and financial services operations.

Expertise in systems design, cybersecurity, compliance, and integration of advanced technologies (AI, ML, data analytics).

Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to translate technical innovation into commercial value.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Core Competencies

Strategic Technology Leadership: Shapes a forward-looking fintech roadmap that drives growth and innovation.

Blockchain & Market Expertise: Bridges decentralized technology with institutional financial operations.

Operational Excellence: Ensures secure, scalable, and compliant systems performance across markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aligns product, compliance, and technology toward unified strategic outcomes.

Innovation & Foresight: Leverages emerging technologies to redefine financial infrastructure.

Leadership & Culture: Builds a diverse, high-performing organization centered on integrity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.

Eligibility for equity participation and long-term incentive programs.

Comprehensive global health, insurance, and retirement benefits.

Executive relocation and international mobility support.

Opportunities to represent Provenance at major fintech, blockchain, and institutional finance events.

Expected Outcomes (12–18 Months)

Establish Provenance’s fintech organization as a global leader in blockchain-powered financial systems.

Deliver measurable improvements in technology scalability, reliability, and institutional adoption.

Strengthen governance, compliance, and data integrity across all platform operations.

Position Provenance Blockchain as the preferred infrastructure partner for the digital transformation of global finance.