Country Director (Relocation to Athens)

ppWe are looking for a senior and hands‑on Country Director to support the expansion and operational setup of our presence in European markets. /p pThis role combines strategic oversight with operational execution and is ideal for a candidate experienced in launching and scaling regulated financial services businesses. /p h3Market Setup Operations /h3 ul liCoordinate market entry activities, including company setup, banking infrastructure, and engagement with local regulators in cooperation with internal teams and external advisors /li liOversee day‑to‑day operations and ensure efficient office management /li liAct as a key local representative of the company in interactions with regulatory and governmental bodies /li liEnsure full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks /li /ul h3Business Growth Market Development /h3 ul liContribute to the development and execution of market strategies /li liIdentify opportunities for growth and support business expansion initiativesMonitor market dynamics, competitors, and regulatory changes /li /ul h3Brand Market Presence /h3 ul liSupport initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness /li liParticipate in marketing campaigns, events, and PR activities /li liEngage with media and external stakeholders to strengthen market positioning /li /ul h3Team Stakeholder Management /h3 ul liSupport hiring and onboarding of local team members /li liEnsure effective collaboration between local and central teams /li liPromote alignment with corporate standards, culture, and processes /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liProven experience in a senior role within financial services / fintech / brokerage / investment banking /li liStrong understanding of European regulatory frameworks /li liExperience in market entry, business setup, or scaling operations /li liExperience managing office operations /li liExperience managing a team of around 10 people /li liExperience taking responsibility for office profit and efficiency /li liStrong stakeholder management and communication skills across relationships with regulators, banking partners, media, and internal leadership teams /li liExperience representing a company through conference speaking /li liFluent English and Greek are required /li liEligible to work in Greece and ready to relocate to Athens /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr