Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer

About RTX EU and Role Overview

RTX Fintech (Europe) Ltd (RTX EU), the European arm of RTX Holdings Inc (USA), is a fintech start-up specializing in global trading of Interest Rate Swaps derivatives. Following a successful US launch in 2024, RTX EU is finalizing regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to operate a Multinational Trading Facility (MTF), targeting a launch in Q3 2026. The COO/CIO position will begin in September 2026, based in the Dublin 2 office, requiring onsite presence every workday.

RTX is a compact, agile organization requiring commitment, adaptability, and a focus on achieving business targets amid expansion into new markets and evolving service offerings. It serves a limited clientele primarily comprised of major investment banks across the EU. Operating under strict regulatory oversight demands professionalism and effective communication within both a client and regulatory context.

Key Duties

• Translate CEO's strategic goals into operational plans and actions.
• Supervise daily business functions to ensure operational efficiency aligned with corporate objectives.
• Manage and optimize human and technological resources.
• Track key performance metrics and promote continuous enhancements.
• Lead IT strategy, covering functional needs, software applications, and data governance.
• Oversee IT budgeting, procurement, infrastructure including desktop, network, systems support, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulation.
• Collaborate across executive teams on initiatives and strategic business development.
• Align technology capabilities with business priorities.
• Build and nurture high-performing operational and IT teams fostering accountability and continuous growth.
• Implement staff training and development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields; advanced degrees such as MBA or Master’s in computer science or management preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in complex technology environments.
• Prior involvement in the financial services or trading sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with Interest Rate Swaps market is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of operations management and IT best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven capability in strategy formulation, budget management, and performance optimization.

Additional Information

• Role based in Dublin, Ireland; applicants must reside in Ireland due to regulatory mandates from the Central Bank of Ireland.
• This role is classified as a Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF), requiring regulatory approval before hire.
• Senior position reporting directly to the RTX EU CEO and indirectly to the RTX Group Chief Technology Officer in New York.
• Competitive salary tied to experience, annual bonuses, paid health insurance, four weeks of annual leave, participation in the Irish Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme, and access to the RTX Employee Share Options Scheme.
• RTX EU manages recruitment internally and does not collaborate with third-party agencies.
• Applications are sought from candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and relevant expertise ready to contribute to RTX's business development.