Chief Executive Officer Milano

Chief Executive Officer
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Quix Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a leading financial services firm with a strong presence in Italy and Europe.

This company has experienced rapid growth and expansion, establishing itself as a key player in the financial services sector.

It operates across multiple markets, providing investment and foreign exchange solutions to a wide range of clients, including SMEs and financial institutions.

As part of its expansion strategy, the company is seeking to strengthen its leadership team in Italy with a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

**About the Role

**Key Responsibilities

- As a Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for:

- Providing strategic direction and leadership for the Italian operations, including its Spanish branch, ensuring growth and operational excellence

- Leading and managing key departments (front and back office) including Revenue Generation, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, and Compliance

- Maintaining and developing relationships with the Bank of Italy and other regulatory bodies, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and corporate governance

- Ensuring the company adheres to all regulatory requirements, including those governing derivatives, payment systems, and institutional financial transactions

- Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, shareholders, and employees

- Identifying, assessing, and managing financial and operational risks to safeguard the company's assets and reputation

- Overseeing financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, to ensure the financial health of the company's Italian operations

- Driving innovation within the company by exploring new business opportunities, products, and markets to maintain a competitive edge

- Aligning business strategies, growth initiatives, and company culture with the expectations of key stakeholders

- Upholding high ethical standards, integrity, and corporate social responsibility

**This role involves regular travel to London and Madrid for business purposes.

**Essential Experience & Skills

To succeed in this role, you should have:

- A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the Italian financial market, with a deep understanding of Italian regulations

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within financial services, ideally with a background in trading or financial markets

- Strong governance and regulatory experience, including legal aspects and corporate governance structures

- Experience working with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing risk frameworks

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with regulatory bodies

- Fluency in Italian and proficiency in English

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and dynamic company.

The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a full training program, and continuous support from management and collaborators.

Our client values its people, fostering a collaborative and ambitious team environment focused on growth and success.