Chief Operating Officer (COO)

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly qualified professional to join a dynamic international group headquartered in Cyprus.

Our client is a diversified holding company with a portfolio of subsidiaries operating across advisory services, asset management, financial technology, payment solutions, corporate structuring, and digital innovation. Through its group entities, the organization delivers services in areas including business advisory, investment management, digital wallets and payment gateways, corporate and tax structuring, international money remittance, and technology solutions serving clients across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

The Group continues to expand its international presence through a combination of strategic investments, innovative financial services, and technology-driven business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with the CEO's strategic direction and the commercial objectives of each entity.

• Oversee operations across regulated entities, ensuring full adherence to applicable licensing conditions, regulatory obligations, and reporting requirements (CySEC, Central Bank of Cyprus, FINTRAC, and other relevant authorities depending on entity).

• Work hand-in-hand with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Finance functions to maintain a strong control environment and a clean regulatory standing across the Group.

• Manage the operational interdependencies of a complex financial group structure, including intercompany arrangements, shared services, and consolidated reporting.

• Drive operational efficiency, process optimisation, and back-office cost discipline across all subsidiaries.

• Build, lead, and develop department heads and operational teams; set KPIs, run performance reviews, and grow internal talent.

• Represent the Group operationally with banking partners, regulators, auditors, and key counterparties.

• Support M&A activity, new entity setups, and licensing applications from an operational readiness perspective.

• Report regularly to the CEO and Board on operational performance, risk, and key initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role (COO, Head of Operations, or equivalent) within banking, EMI, payments, or fintech.

• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment governing regulated financial entities, with practical exposure to compliance, AML/CFT, and risk frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience operating within complex financial group structures with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.

• Track record of managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams.

• Solid commercial judgement; comfortable balancing growth ambitions with regulatory and operational discipline.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Greek is an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field; relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CySEC Advanced, AGRC, ICA) considered a strong plus.

• Right to work in Cyprus or willingness to relocate to Limassol.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership position with direct reporting line to the CEO.

• Broad mandate across a multi-entity Group spanning advisory, asset management, and fintech.

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

• Long-term career trajectory within a growing international group.