Chief Financial Officer
IBMC is managing an 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.
Requirements
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.
Key responsibilities
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.
KPIs
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.
Benefits
Executive compensation: Highly competitive salary plus 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.