Payment Maldives Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on a two-year contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance.  
Candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, IT, Law, Public Policy, or Business Administration, along with at least 15 years of senior experience in payments, fintech, banking, or regulated financial services. Applicants must also have served in an executive leadership role (CEO, MD, COO, CFO) for at least five to seven years.  
The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted via email by January 15, 2026 at 15:00 hrs.  
Payment Maldives was launched in June this year to strengthen the payments industry, operating separately from MMA’s regulatory responsibilities. In July, MMA signed an agreement to connect Maldives’ Instant Payment System (Favara) with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling secure cross-border transactions.  
MMA is also developing a national QR code standard to ensure interoperability among banks and payment service providers, paving the way for innovative services and wider adoption of digital payments.