Are you a strategic operations professional with experience in financial services or crypto-asset environments? Do you enjoy building efficient processes and driving operational excellence in regulated settings? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our client is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Part-Time / Outsourced to support the setup and ongoing operational management of their CASP entity in Cyprus. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can establish strong operational foundations while ensuring regulatory readiness.
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking company operating in the financial services and crypto-asset space. The organization is focused on establishing and growing its CASP entity in Cyprus, with a strong emphasis on compliance, innovation, and operational efficiency. They offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where experienced professionals can make a meaningful impact. The successful candidate will be based in Limassol, Cyprus.
Responsibilities
As a Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will play a key role in shaping and managing the company’s operational framework:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CASP entity
Design, implement, and optimize internal processes and operational workflows
Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and partners
Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity
Work closely with Compliance and AML functions to ensure full regulatory readiness
Support the setup and structuring of the company’s operational framework in line with CySEC requirements
Contribute to strategic planning and execution of business objectives
Ensure alignment between operational activities and regulatory obligations
Monitor performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
Requirements
The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
Proven experience in an operational leadership role (COO or similar)
Background in regulated financial services, fintech, or crypto-asset operations
Strong understanding of operational risk, governance, and internal controls
Experience with CySEC-regulated entities will be considered a strong advantage
Familiarity with CySEC’s fit-and-proper requirements is essential
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a part-time / outsourced capacity
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Cyprus residency is required
Benefits
Flexible part-time / outsourced collaboration model
Opportunity to play a key role in building a CASP entity from the ground up
Dynamic and forward-thinking working environment
Competitive remuneration based on experience and engagement structure
