Managing Director (hybrid) - Banking Background - Nicosia

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Nicosia

  • Discipline:

    Management

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Salary of around 100K Euros gross per annum based on skills and experience + bonus.

  • Published:

    09-04-2025

  • Expiry date:

    09-07-2025

  • Reference:

    3401

Our client is a global leading provider of digital asset solutions and services. For their office in Nicosia, they are looking for an ambitious, pragmatic, and result-oriented Executive Director/ Managing Director to support their fast global growth. This person needs to have a background in banking and will be doing sales in Europe. Relocation package for people from abroad can be provided

In this role, you will be part of the senior management of their new European MiFID investment firm based in Cyprus, responsible for the implement of the strategy defined by the Board of Directors, alongside the local General Manager. Your role will manage the day-to-day business of the company. You will report to the Board of Directors, working in close collaboration with Global Heads of the group. 

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and manage the P&L of the firm; 
  • Implement the local strategy, in particular in terms of trading, underwriting, products and business development
  • Supervise and manage business functions of the company, in particular clients, marketing and trading
  • 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 and regulatory obligations, in particular to CySEC
  • Report on a regular basis to the Board of directors and to the group
  • Replace the General Manager, during his/her absence, in all his/her duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

  • 10 years working experience in the financial services industry (banking /EMI, NOT forex)
  • Sales background in banking and having a network in banking
  • Previous experience as Managing Director or General Manager 
  • Experience in setting up from scratch similar business
  • Ability to work with small teams
  • Cyprus resident
  • Bachelor or master's in finance or economy
  • Past experience in sales, trading and capital markets
  • 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 English, French is a plus
  • Willing and able to travel in Europe 

Flexible working hours and hybrid job (3 days from home)

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