We are seeking to hire a responsible party to fill an Executive Director role at our Cypriot Multilateral Trading Facility with an emphasis on business development. Due to the nature of the role, this position is expected to have a material portion of compensation tied to client-specific performance and retention. Please carefully review the requirements and responsibilities below and submit interest as soon as possible:
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing Institutional and Professional Clients as viable members of the MTF for trading of perpetual futures on various underlying assets;
- Networking and onboarding of key vendors and distribution partners
- Contributing to the development and improvement of business lines of the Company by conveying client needs and objectives;
- Interacting and maintaining relationships with key clients;
- Ensuring that the Company maintains and implements an adequate internal control mechanism;
- Ensuring that the Company complies with its legal and regulatory obligations to CySEC;
- Assessing on a regular basis that the Company’s policies and procedures are in compliance with the relevant Law and Directives issued by CySEC and their efficiency;
- Ensuring that sufficient and experienced resources are available to the Company to carry out its operations;
- Selection, appointment and supervision of business development and client relations staff.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level or the equivalent in Economics, Finance, or Banking;
- Must be a holder of an Advanced CySEC Certificate;
- Proven track record with exceptional network and trusted relationships with investment firms;
- Extensive experience within an EA/EEA regulated institution, in particular with regard to finance;
- Understanding of industry standards and best practices in the fintech domain, as well as global financial regulations, including those of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA);
- Hands-on experience with systems, databases, and technological solutions related to compliant trading of regulated derivatives;
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks under MIFID II/MiFIR;
- Hands on trading experience preferred;
- Ability to represent the CIF in front of regulators;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
