Chief Technology Officer
Cyprus | Full-time
Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a cohesive technology strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals, focusing on accelerating growth and enhancing competitive advantage. Ensure our trading infrastructure supports high-volume, low-latency trading with maximum uptime
- Leadership: Lead the technology team by fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Mentor and develop the team to ensure they are proficient in the latest technologies and methodologies
- Innovation: Drive technological innovation to improve trading platforms, back-office systems, and client-facing applications. Ensure our technology stack is scalable, reliable, and can support rapid growth and international expansion
- Risk Management: Oversee the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect client data and company assets. Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards
- Vendor and Partner Management: Negotiate and manage relationships with software vendors, technology partners, and service providers to ensure they meet the company’s standards for quality and service
- Performance Optimization: Regularly review and optimize the performance of the IT infrastructure and systems to ensure they meet the demands of the business, including high transaction volumes and fast execution speeds
- Customer Focus: Ensure that technology initiatives drive improved user experience and customer satisfaction. Be proactive in identifying and implementing technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of traders
- Research and Development: Stay abreast of new trends and technologies in the financial and tech industries. Evaluate and propose the adoption of new technologies that can benefit the company
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a technology leadership role, preferably in the financial services or trading industry. Ideally with a strong background in developing and optimizing trading platforms like MT4 and MT5
- Proven track record of developing and executing technology strategies that have contributed to measurable business growth
- Extensive experience with trading platforms, financial software development, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management
- Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing technology team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Deep understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements relevant to the trading industry
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent experience in business management is highly desirable
We offer
- Opportunity to lead the technology team by fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Driving technological innovation to improve trading platforms, back-office systems, and client-facing applications
- The crucial role in ensuring our company not only keeps pace with but outstrips competitors in the fast-evolving trading market
- 10 medical leave days per year
- 21 annual leave days per year
- Public holiday in accordance with the Cyprus Public Holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Compensation for professional education, learning English
- Compensation for a sports subscription or sports equipment
- Extensive relocation package for you and your family