Country Head

This search procedure has been closed (05-10-2021).
Field
Management
Salary
Salary undisclosed
Location
Amsterdam
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Robert Walters

The organisation

This company brings a proven and unique skills blend in business, quantitative and technology to the financial services industry. They provide post-trade risk reduction services to major derivative market participants by deploying sophisticated technology. The resulting risk reduction leads to commensurate benefits in transaction costs, improved market liquidity, lower capital and margin costs and improved returns for banks and their clients.

Our client is rapidly expanding and pride themselves on being a nimble organisation. They strive to uphold the highest standards of integrity within the company and create a positive, friendly culture.

The position

This year the company will be expanding operations into Europe by opening a new office in Amsterdam. For this new office we are searching for a Country Head. As Director and Head of the Dutch subsidiary, the role will report directly to the CEO of the firm and its parent company.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • contributing to the development and delivery of the firms vision and strategic objectives
  • assisting the Group CEO in the development and deployment of the firms products, algorithms, analytics, and other technological strategies, with a focus on EU-based clients
  • responsibility for the firms compliance, risk management, organisational and internal audit functions
  • regularly and in a timely manner reporting to the CEO and the Board on all matters of significance, so that the CEO and the Board can effectively discharge their responsibilities
  • managing the day-to-day operations of the Amsterdam office, including the supervision of staff

Candidate profile

  • Proven experience (10+ years) working in finance and derivatives generally, and preferably in an investment risk-management position
  • Ample experience with managing a department, including decision-making, team management, budgets, strategies and organisation
  • Proven experience of being responsible for building and maintaining relationships with professional clients and eligible counterparties
  • Knowledge of and experience with relevant laws and regulations (Wft, Bpr, BGfo), as well as relevant supervision regulations and policy rules
  • Proven experience in compliance and enforcement of codes, internal regulations and applicable laws and regulations
  • Experience with product governance and development within the financial sector
  • Authentic and decisive
  • Customer centric and quality-oriented
  • Leadership and advocate for teamwork
  • Persuasive and strategic acumen
  • Resilient and responsible

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.

This search procedure has been closed (05-10-2021).

About this headhunter - Robert Walters

Robert Walters is wereldwijd een toonaangevend wervings- en selectiebureau, opgericht in 1985. Personeelsmanagers wereldwijd vertrouwen erop dat wij de beste specialisten voor hen vinden en zowel de grootste multinationals als het MKB en startups mogen wij tot onze klanten rekenen. We werven wereldwijd mensen voor vaste functies en interim-posities.

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