Country Director (Relocation to Athens)

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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 initiatives • Monitor 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 efficiencyStrong 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 Benefits • Competitive compensation package aligned with the seniority of the role • The company covers 50% of the annual cost of the health plan, which the employee can choose with any insurance company • Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing international financial services company • High level of ownership and impact on business development and operations • Close collaboration with senior leadership and international teams • Dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong growth ambitions 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.