CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a rapidly expanding Investment Firm with offices across Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Head of SEO to join their growing team based in either Nicosia or Limassol. As the Head of SEO, you will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive SEO strategies to increase the company’s search engine results and overall digital presence. In this role you will lead and manage the SEO team, setting clear objectives, and continuously evaluating and adjusting strategies to maximize effectiveness. Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in Marketing, PR, Business or another relevant field, who possess approximately 5+ years of proven experience in SEO, at least 2 of which should be in a leadership/managerial role. You will need to have experience working in either the Forex and/or Financial Services sectors, and have a strong understanding of current SEO practices, digital marketing tools, and platforms. Our client offers a highly attractive remuneration and benefits package which includes performance-related bonuses, provident fund, discount benefit card, and up to 25 days paid leave per year.

Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to increase the company’s search engine results and overall digital presence.
• Lead and manage the SEO team, setting clear objectives, and continuously evaluating and adjusting strategies to maximize effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough keyword research relevant to the financial market to capture traffic for key search terms.
• Optimize website content, landing pages, and paid search copy to improve SERP rankings and user experience.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure all online content is optimized for SEO without compromising content quality.
• Analyze and leverage analytics tools to gauge the success of SEO strategies, making data-driven decisions to refine and pivot strategies where necessary.
• Stay updated with the latest SEO and digital marketing trends and technologies, especially those relevant to the financial sector.
• Collaborate with other department heads to integrate SEO with overall marketing and business strategies.
• Manage and maintain the SEO budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Prepare and present regular reports on SEO progress and initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of SEO experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of current SEO practices, digital marketing tools, and platforms, including Google Analytics, SEMrush, Moz, and Ahrefs.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful SEO strategies that have led to measurable improvements in traffic and revenue.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Quarterly bonuses based on personal performance.
• Corporate fund scheme.
• Discretionary yearly bonus based on company's and personal performance .
• Discount benefit card.
• Yearly training budget.
• Up to 25 days holidays per year.

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