Deputy CEO

FinTech Belgium, the grassroot non-profit organisation BY and FOR fintechs active in Belgium with the sole purpose to see a new digital financial world thrive thanks to innovation. Since 2014, FinTech Belgium gathers a very dynamic community to discuss disruptive models and support the development of new technologies for the finance industry._
- Our independent and non-profit organisation's main missions are to_
- _PROMOTE - actively and tangibly promote_
- the FinTech sector in BE and BE FinTechs abroad_
- _ DIALOGUE - we are the SPOC for our industry towards the regulators and other parties_
- _ SHARE - we make the magic happen by sharing information, experience and knowledge within and out of our community_
- We organise between 10 and 20 events / year amongst which our annual Digital Finance Summit (digitalfinancesummit.be)_

Are you dreaming of driving innovation by the support of startups and scale-ups involved in bringing more transparency, more client-centricity and better values into the financial world?

Then Fintech Belgium has the right job for youFrom business development, team management, and fostering success, your role within a team of 5-6 people will be to relieve the current CEO of these responsibilities.

Fintech Belgium is solely funded by its activities and operates without public funds. This means the association must generate its own revenue from memberships, events ticketing, and sponsorships.

**TASKS**:
will include, but not be limited to the following:
The Deputy CEO's role will be multifaceted:
**Management**:

- Coordinate between partnership management, event organisation, content management, and communication.

**Business Development**:

- Partnership Development: Manage existing partnerships, seek out new partners, and explore new sources of collaboration.

**Relationship with the Board of Directors**:

- Prepare all presentations and reports for the board of directors.

**Financial Oversight**:

- Prepare annual budgets with team support, including event budgets.

**Recruitment**:

- Take the lead on upcoming recruitment efforts (employees, independent collaborators, and interns).

**SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS**:
We are looking for a multi-tasking, stress-resistant, dynamic and resourceful person, a team player who likes responsibilities as well as learning, who can work independently as well, organised/structured with excellent people skills, and a techie-side. Bachelor/Master in PR, advertising, event management, tourism.
- Leadership: Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide the team to achieve common goals.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
- Networking: Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with partners, sponsors, members, and the fintech community.
- Financial Management: Understanding of budgeting and financial planning for an organisation that generates its own revenue.
- Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and implement strategies for the growth and success of the association.
- Organisational Skills: Effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaboration: Ability to work closely with the team, board of directors, and external stakeholders to drive the association's mission.
- Proven experience in a management role, preferably within a startup, non-profit, or fintech environment.
- Experience in event planning, sponsorship acquisition, or partnership development is a plus Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, result-oriented mindset.
-Fluent in English, good knowledge of either Dutch or French is required
- Knowledge of the FinTech / Financial industry / Startup environment is a plus.

**SALARY**:
Gross 4000€ - 5000€ / month

**TYPE**
Full-time or 4/5th part-time

**WHEN**
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE