Job
Core
Lead and oversee the company's operational strategy, ensuring efficient, scalable, and compliant operations across the business in a highly regulated financial-services environment.
Role type
C-level executive (Chief Operations Officer)
Builds
Scalable, compliant operational infrastructure for a global financial derivatives institution
Domain
Financial services / Fintech / Regulated brokerage
Required skills
Operational strategy, team leadership, process optimization, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, client operations, budget management, change management, business continuity
Preferred skills
Professional qualifications in operations or finance
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive operational strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements; Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams to foster accountability and service excellence; Review and streamline end-to-end operational processes to improve efficiency and client experience; Ensure compliance with Cyprus and European regulations (CySEC, MiFID II, AML, GDPR); Establish and maintain operational-risk controls, business-continuity plans, and incident-management procedures; Oversee client-facing functions including onboarding, payments, and reconciliations; Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Technology teams; Manage operational budgets and vendor relationships; Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks for performance monitoring; Lead operational readiness for new products and markets.
Seniority
C-level executive
