Group CFO, FXCFD Trading, Remote, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia

Our client is a rapidly scaling global fintech group they specialize in funded trading platforms CFD brokerage and futures trading empowering over 220000 daily users from 170 countries.

Their two core divisions a flagship and profitable prop trading brand and a next-generation CFD broker are built to unlock potential and drive performance. With 500 dedicated professionals across five countries they are managing complex financial flows scaling global operations and laying the groundwork for future fundraising and IPO ambitions.

Join them to help shape financial strategy in a dynamic and high-growth environment.

As Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) you will lead global financial strategy overseeing treasury management tax optimization entity structuring and fundraising preparation amid multi-jurisdictional operations. Youll address complex challenges like high-volume fund flows debt financing strategies to minimize tax exposure (e.g. in UAE and Hong Kong entities) and risk mitigation for audits/regulatory scrutiny.

This role is pivotal for scaling the operations ensuring fiscal health and aligning finance with business growth in fintech. Youll collaborate with C-suite leaders and build a high-performing finance team.

How Youll Make an Impact

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Drive comprehensive financial strategies that support market expansion new product rollouts and long-term sustainability.
• Lead forecasting budgeting capital allocation and financial modeling aligned with executive goals and growth objectives.

Global Structuring & Risk Optimization

• Optimize cross-border entity structures and fund flows (e.g. Cyprus payment agents UAE/Hong Kong entities) to maximize tax efficiency and minimize legal and operational risk.
• Design strategic tax planning frameworks including management of UAE corporate tax (9%) debt financing alternatives and treaty navigation.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee treasury operations including multi-currency cash flow management diversification of banking partners beyond BAAS and execution of $100M in annual transactions.
• Implement robust currency hedging strategies to minimize exposure and protect margins in volatile FX environments.

Investor Readiness & Long-Term Capital Strategy

• Prepare the company for future venture funding rounds and a potential IPO within 510 years through valuation optimization due diligence readiness and governance improvements.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to ensure audit-ready financials and investor confidence.

Financial Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to IFRS/GAAP standards and evolving regulatory requirements within fintech and brokerage industries.
• Champion transparent financial reporting and internal control systems that meet global audit and stakeholder expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align with legal operations and product teams (e.g. in Sri Lanka and Cyprus) to support compliant risk-aware global expansion.
• Validate and integrate department-level operational strategies into cohesive financial plans.

Team Development & Operational Excellence

• Lead the Finance Audit Payments and Treasury departments with clear direction and measurable impact.
• Build and mentor a high-performing global finance team cultivating a culture of accountability innovation and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline. Advanced credentials such as an MBA CPA CFA or equivalent certification are essential.
• 1015 years in senior finance leadership roles within fintech brokerage or trading platformspreferably at high-growth global companies with at least 100mln USD turnovers.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-country operations across Asia the Middle East and the EU. Deep experience in entity structuring international tax planning and high-volume treasury flows exceeding $500M.
• Hands-on experience with Series C fundraising IPO readiness and navigating complex financial regulatory environments in the UAE Hong Kong and EU jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in financial modeling ERP and TMS systems tax optimization strategies (e.g. transfer pricing debt-equity rules) and advanced Excel analytics.
• Exceptional track record of building and leading distributed global finance teams. Ability to translate financial insights into strategic business decisions.
• Deep familiarity with CFD futures or trading platforms enables you to hit the ground running in a high-speed regulated environment.
• Adept at navigating evolving financial regulations including UAE corporate tax reforms and EU payment frameworks.
• Thrive in startup-like scaling environmentsdesigning systems from the ground up while steering high-stakes strategic decisions.
• Confident communicator and collaborator able to influence across C-suites investors and international teams.

Our client offers a competitive salary aligned with industry standards along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance incentives health coverage and professional development opportunities.

The company fosters a performance-driven culture that emphasizes agility excellence and growth within a professional balanced work environment across their global organization.

Key Screening Criteria:

• Location Flexibility: Remote OR on-site in Cyprus Dubai or Malaysia
• Company Profile: Top 2 globally in prop trading. Strong in CFDs and FX with plans to significantly grow the brokerage division
• Required Background: Group CFO experience from CFD Brokerage Equities Crypto business with at least $100M turnover (Mandatory). We are not seeking candidates from any other industries for this role.
• Multi-Entity Experience: MUST have group-level experience across multiple entities within a group
• Regulatory Scope: Multi-jurisdictional background from regulated businesses - must have experience with multiple regulatory licenses

Strategic Focus: Grow the brokerage and support global expansion.