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Country Director (Relocation to Athens)

Country Director (Relocation to Athens)

Freedom24 • London, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

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.

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 efficiency
  • Strong 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
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