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Director
Baku, Baku Ekonomic Zone, Azerbaijan
HybridCEO OfficeJob Description
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.
This role includes driving business performance within the financial services sector, ensuring effective execution of strategic objectives, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Company's business strategy and objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient business performance.
- Monitor business activities, financial performance, and budgeting processes.
- Promote and maintain a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
- Act as a key point of contact with relevant authorities and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with internal control functions, including audit and risk, to ensure robust governance and oversight.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Oversee outsourcing arrangements and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies and action plans.
- Prepare regular reports for senior stakeholders, including the Board and shareholders.
- Stay informed on regulatory developments and industry best practices, assessing business impact where necessary.
- Lead and support a team of professionals across business functions.
Requirements:
- Higher education (university degree).
- At least 5 years of experience in the financial services sector, including a minimum of 3 years in managerial roles.
- Recent experience in retail financial services (preferable brokerage and/or derivatives products).
- Experience of being approved by financial regulators for senior management roles is considered as an advantage.
- A strong knowledge of local financial services regulations and requirements, including relevant securities laws, regulatory frameworks, corporate governance standards, and AML/CFT standards, where applicable.
- Strong commercial expertise, with the skills and experience requires to lead the sales and business development team and achieving KPIs.
- Demonstrated professional integrity and a strong ethical track record.
- No dismissal in the past 3 years for insufficient qualifications or competency-related reasons.
- No senior governance or audit role in an organization that was subject to compulsory liquidation due to financial distress within the 12 months prior to such decision.
- Meets standard “fit and proper” criteria applicable to regulated financial services roles.
- No concurrent roles with other regulated entities or organisations that may give rise to conflicts of interest at the time of hire.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience driving business growth and achieving KPIs.
- Capable of managing complex projects, processes, and stakeholder relationships.
- High level of accountability, initiative, and collaboration.
- Fluency in English.