Chief Financial Officer

IBMC is managing a executive search for a global Fintech firm. With a high-volume, multi-asset trading environment and a 100% international clientele, the firm is currently in a phase of strategic scaling.

The CFO will be a key strategic partner to the Board, overseeing all financial operations across multiple international jurisdictions. This role requires an executive with a deep understanding of the Prop Trading or Fintech landscape, capable of managing complex capital structures, multi-currency reporting, and high-stakes financial risk. You will drive the company’s financial planning, audits, and compliance while leading a high-performing global finance team.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 12–15 years in senior financial leadership, with at least 5 years as a CFO or VP of Finance.
• Industry Expertise:
  Proven background in Proprietary Trading, Hedge Funds, or high-frequency Fintech firms is mandatory.
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting and professional certification (CPA, CFA, or CA).
• Technical Depth:
  Expert knowledge of international tax laws, IFRS, and multi-currency consolidation.
• Confidentiality:
  Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive corporate information.
• Language:
  Native or professional-level English is mandatory.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute the group’s global financial strategy to support rapid scaling and international expansion.
• Financial Operations:
  Oversee all accounting, tax, treasury, and financial reporting functions across multiple entities.
• Risk & Compliance:
  Ensure 100% adherence to international financial regulations and manage the firm’s exposure to market and operational risks.
• Audit & Reporting:
  Lead internal and external audit processes and deliver high-level financial insights/reporting to the Board.
• Capital Management:
  Optimize the firm’s capital allocation, liquidity, and trading-related financial workflows.
• Team Development:
  Mentor and scale the finance department, fostering a culture of precision and accountability.

• Runway & Liquidity:
  Maintenance of optimal cash reserves for both operations and trading spikes.
• Capital Efficiency:
  Successful closing of funding rounds at favorable valuations with minimal dilution.
• M&A Success:
  Realization of projected synergies within 12 months post-acquisition.
• Tax Optimization:
  Year-over-year reduction in the group’s effective global tax rate.
• Executive Compensation:
  Highly competitive salary + performance-linked executive bonuses.
• Global Impact: A pivotal role in a market-leading firm with significant international influence.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunity to shape the future of a global multi-asset trading group.