Country Director (Relocation to Athens)

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