Country Director (Relocation to Athens)
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About the Role
Freedom24 seeks a senior Country Director to lead market expansion and operational setup in European markets. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, requiring experience in financial services, regulatory frameworks, and team management.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate market entry activities, including company setup, banking infrastructure, and engagement with local regulators
- 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
- Contribute to the development and execution of market strategies
- Identify opportunities for growth and support business expansion initiatives
- Support initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness
- Support hiring and onboarding of local team members
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior role within financial services / fintech / brokerage / investment banking
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in Europe
- Experience in market entry, business setup, or scaling operations
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands on execution
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluent English and Greek
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Role Overview
- We are looking for a senior and hands on Country Lead 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 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 regulatory frameworks in Europe
- Experience in market entry, business setup, or scaling operations
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands on execution
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluent English and Greek are required
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive compensation package aligned with the seniority of the role
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