Chief Executive Officer

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in financial services - payments, electronic money, fintech, or a related regulated environment - with proven experience at senior management level, including direct responsibility for regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and team leadership.
• Direct experience operating within a CBC or EBA-regulated entity, with a solid understanding of the EMI or payment institution regulatory framework in Cyprus or the EU.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organisation or business unit with significant financial, operational, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Strong grasp of EMI prudential requirements - capital adequacy, client fund safeguarding, PIEMI RR regulatory returns, and CBC reporting obligations.
• Track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with regulators, including managing supervisory correspondence, inspections, and thematic reviews.
• Ability to operate effectively at Board level - presenting clearly, making sound decisions under uncertainty, and balancing commercial objectives with regulatory obligations.
• High-level understanding of AML/CTF frameworks, risk management practices, and corporate governance requirements for CBC-regulated entities.
• Familiarity with DORA requirements and ICT risk governance obligations as they apply to EMIs.
• Working knowledge of PSD2 and the upcoming PSD3/PSR framework, and practical experience managing EEA passporting obligations is an advantage.
• Academic degree at bachelor's level or above; MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Must satisfy the CBC's fit and proper requirements, including competence, integrity, and financial soundness.
• Must be based in Cyprus and able to devote full working hours to the role - any external non-executive positions must be disclosed and assessed for compatibility with this commitment.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. What you will get in return: - Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. - Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid - Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry. - Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team. - Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we've got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! - Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! - Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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