Checkmate Management Consulting

Job description Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Bangalore Company: Checkmate Management Consulting Industry: IT Services Experience Level: 20+ years Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Board of Directors ________________________________________ About the Company Checkmate is a IT Services company, backed by reputed investors, aiming to redefine digital innovation, product engineering and operational excellence in the digital technology services space. Our mission is to provide seamless, transparent, and accessible high end technology solutions that protect individuals and businesses alike. ________________________________________ Position Summary The CEO will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for next generation technology innovation, product engineering, cloud infrastructure, launching, building, and growing the company into a leading IT Services provider in India. The role demands a visionary with a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, and the ability to scale high-performance teams and products in a highly competitive and regulated industry. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute the company's long-term vision, mission, and strategy in alignment with market opportunities and board expectations. • Build and lead a high-impact leadership team across product, digital services, cloud services, AI Engineering, technology innovation, finance, and compliance. Business Growth & Market Expansion. • Drive growth across SMBs, and Enterprises lines through omni-channel strategies. • Identify and capitalise on emerging market and customer onboarding trends, customer insights, and innovation to create competitive differentiation. Regulatory & Governance • Develop a strong corporate governance structure and maintain transparency with stakeholders, board members, Technology Innovation and all legal/statutory requirements. • Leverage technology and automation to enhance delivery excellance, customer experience, and fraud prevention. • Oversee digital initiatives, AI adoption, and tech collaborations for innovation-led growth. Financial Management • Ensure robust financial discipline, customer engagement model adequacy, and profitability. • Build a scalable cost structure and manage capital prudently, with clear metrics on ROI, combined ratio, solvency, and growth. People & Culture • Foster an ownership-driven, performance-led, and inclusive work culture. • Build organizational capability through talent acquisition, retention, training, and leadership development. ________________________________________ Key Requirements • Experience: 20+ years in the IT Services or Digital Product industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or CXO role. • Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of Sales and Marketing LifeCycle, Compliance regulations ,Product Engineering, and People Management, • Track Record: Proven ability to build and scale Digital Services businesses or verticals from inception or turnaround phase. • Educational Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or related fields. An MBA or relevant certifications. • Leadership Style: Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision-making, stakeholder management, and crisis leadership skills. ________________________________________ Preferred Traits • Experience in launching or working in start-up, SMBs or large scale enterprise, or digital Services Environments. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Strong network with regulatory bodies, channel partners, and key industry players. • Demonstrated ability to balance customer-first thinking with regulatory prudence and financial discipline. Role: MD / Board Industry Type: Digital Technology Services Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Top Management