We are looking for a senior and hands‑on Country Director to support the expansion and operational setup of our presence in European markets.
This role combines strategic oversight with operational execution and is ideal for a candidate experienced in launching and scaling regulated financial services businesses.
Market Setup & Operations
Coordinate market entry activities, including company setup, banking infrastructure, and engagement with local regulators in cooperation with internal teams and external advisors
Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure efficient office management
Act as a key local representative of the company in interactions with regulatory and governmental bodies
Ensure full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
Business Growth & Market Development
Contribute to the development and execution of market strategies
Identify opportunities for growth and support business expansion initiativesMonitor market dynamics, competitors, and regulatory changes
Brand & Market Presence
Support initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness
Participate in marketing campaigns, events, and PR activities
Engage with media and external stakeholders to strengthen market positioning
Team & Stakeholder Management
Support hiring and onboarding of local team members
Ensure effective collaboration between local and central teams
Promote alignment with corporate standards, culture, and processes
Requirements
Proven experience in a senior role within financial services / fintech / brokerage / investment banking
Strong understanding of European regulatory frameworks
Experience in market entry, business setup, or scaling operations
Experience managing office operations
Experience managing a team of around 10 people
Experience taking responsibility for office profit and efficiency
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across relationships with regulators, banking partners, media, and internal leadership teams
Experience representing a company through conference speaking
Fluent English and Greek are required
Eligible to work in Greece and ready to relocate to Athens
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This role combines strategic oversight with operational execution and is ideal for a candidate experienced in launching and scaling regulated financial services businesses.
Market Setup & Operations
Coordinate market entry activities, including company setup, banking infrastructure, and engagement with local regulators in cooperation with internal teams and external advisors
Oversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure efficient office management
Act as a key local representative of the company in interactions with regulatory and governmental bodies
Ensure full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
Business Growth & Market Development
Contribute to the development and execution of market strategies
Identify opportunities for growth and support business expansion initiativesMonitor market dynamics, competitors, and regulatory changes
Brand & Market Presence
Support initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness
Participate in marketing campaigns, events, and PR activities
Engage with media and external stakeholders to strengthen market positioning
Team & Stakeholder Management
Support hiring and onboarding of local team members
Ensure effective collaboration between local and central teams
Promote alignment with corporate standards, culture, and processes
Requirements
Proven experience in a senior role within financial services / fintech / brokerage / investment banking
Strong understanding of European regulatory frameworks
Experience in market entry, business setup, or scaling operations
Experience managing office operations
Experience managing a team of around 10 people
Experience taking responsibility for office profit and efficiency
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across relationships with regulators, banking partners, media, and internal leadership teams
Experience representing a company through conference speaking
Fluent English and Greek are required
Eligible to work in Greece and ready to relocate to Athens
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Country Director (Relocation to Athens) Arbeitgeber: Freedom24
Freedom24 ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld zu arbeiten. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert das Unternehmen persönliches Wachstum und Teamarbeit. Die Position des Country Directors in Athen ermöglicht es Ihnen, an vorderster Front der FinTech-Branche zu stehen und aktiv zur Expansion in europäische Märkte beizutragen, während Sie von einem unterstützenden Team und flexiblen Arbeitsbedingungen profitieren.
