The Client:

Our client, a high-growth innovative financial services and technology firm, with deep expertise in trading, financial market infrastructure and digital assets, is looking to recruit a General Manager for its new investment firm to be based in Cyprus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the local strategy, in particular in terms of operations

• Supervise and manage operational functions of the company, in particular operations, legal, IT, human resources, facilities and administration

• Monitor the proper execution of the procedures set in the Internal Operations Manual (IOM) and in the group policies and procedures

• Coordinate operational activities in close collaboration with the headquarters, report on a regular basis to the group about operational matters

• Ensure that the company maintains and implements an adequate internal control framework, monitor and manage the risk profile of the company

• Ensure that the company complies with its legal obligations, in particular to CySEC

• Replace the Managing Director, during his/her absence, in all his/her duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor or master's in finance or economy

• Past experience as COO preferred

• >10 years working experience in the financial services industry

• Previous experience as Managing Director or General Manager for an investment firm regulated and supervised by CySEC – previously accredited by the CySEC for a similar role

• Experience in setting up from scratch similar business

• Ability to work with small teams

• Cyprus resident

• Very good knowledge of the European and Cyprus regulatory frameworks (in particular MiFID and MICA)

• Interest and knowledge of digital assets and blockchain technologies

• Strong analytical skills, precise, organized, autonomous, open-minded, self-starter, fast-learner, hands-on and result-oriented

• Fluent in Greek and English, French a plus

Location:

The position is for the Client's offices in Nicosia.

Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, according to qualifications and experience, including: hybrid remote work and flexible working hours

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