Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the implementation of new products, processes, and workflows to ensure operational efficiency. 
• Optimize internal procedures to enhance client service delivery and trading operations. 
• Maintain high standards in brokerage service execution, including trade settlement, custody, corporate actions, reconciliations, and reporting. 
• Ensure timely, accurate operational, financial, and ad-hoc reporting to internal stakeholders. 
• Lead compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. 
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with regulators, industry bodies, auditors, and external advisors. 
• Develop and enforce company-wide policies to maintain compliance with best industry practices. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks associated with brokerage activities. 
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to execute strategic priorities. 
• Lead and develop operational and back-office teams to promote a compliance-conscious and client-focused culture. 
• Ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration for operational integrity and efficiency. 

Required Experience and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years in senior operational or risk management roles within a brokerage, investment bank, or financial institution in the EU. 
• In-depth knowledge of equity markets and brokerage operations involving transferable securities. 
• Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks including MiFID/MiFIR, AML, IFR/IFD, DORA, MAR, SFTR, and their practical applications. 
• Proven track record managing client service and back-office functions, implementing risk management frameworks, and overseeing compliance and reporting. 
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive medical insurance including dental care and psychological support starting day one. 
• Professional development budget including language courses and training. 
• Generous relocation package to Cyprus. 
• Access to a knowledge library for continuous learning. 
• Competitive work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave. 
• Modern, inspiring office environment in Larnaca. 
• Wellness support including partial reimbursement for sports activities. 
• Annual corporate villa getaways.